Talk soon. Talk often. was developed by the Western Australian (WA) Department of Health following research that found a need for resources to support parents and families as the primary sexuality educators of their children.

The new edition of Talk soon. Talk often. is based on the much loved first edition, written by Jenny Walsh, first published in 2011.

In 2018, the WA Department of Health commissioned a project to inform a second edition of Talk soon.

Talk often. An online survey was offered to parents and professionals working in relationships and sexuality education. Face-to-face consultations were held in Perth and regions throughout WA. Parents were asked how they approach educating their children about sex, reproduction, sexuality and relationships. They were also asked what kind of support they need to help them communicate more effectively with their children on these topics and how the first edition of Talk soon. Talk often. could be improved.

Findings from these consultations guided the new design and addition of content on: stereotypes and expectations; family values; special needs; child sexual abuse; family and domestic violence; online safety; sexting and image sharing; pornography; sexual and gender diversity; consent; pleasure; and respectful relationships.