Book Description

A sweet and loving story for children about the Mommy & Baby/Child family structure, where a woman chooses to have a child on her own. It lovingly explains to children how a woman can have a child even if there is not a special man in her life. Told by the main character - a young boy around 6 years old - the messages are age-appropriate and positive, delivered in a simple, straightforward fashion, as told from one child to another. Without needing to get into the details of anatomy and avoiding imprecise terminology and metaphors that may confuse children, Ms. Weiss makes clear that help is needed from both a man and woman to make a baby and introduces the concept of a (sperm) donor with sensitivity and appreciation. Honoring how "every story is unique and special about how a baby came to be," children will learn:? how a woman can have a child even if there is not a special man in her life;? how much the main character's mommy wanted and loves him and how there are so many others who love him, too;? that there are many different types of family structures and how they all have love in common; and? a simple way to respond to the question, "Do you have a daddy?" Mommy & Me - How I Came to Be is a helpful tool to introduce the mommy & child family structure and vocabulary at an early age, enhancing understanding, trust, love, and sense of belonging, as well as helping establish an open dialogue as children grow older.