I am in the same situation. I've found that also waiting too long to introduce your kids to someone, could cause a different set of problems. What if you're seeing someone for 6 months to a year and you feel it's the right time and it turns out the person you've been dating and have become close to, doesn't get along with or like your kids (or vice verse). Now you've wasted a good chunk of time and energy on this person and it's not going to go anywhere! Just keep it casual...no playing kissy-face in front of your babies! :)

I agree with all of the other comments, but there is something i can add. You also have to wait until your ready after you have had that talk with your children with the other woman.. You know the one where you clarify how important your children are to this woman how they will come first over anything because they are children they didn't ask for this stress in there life and making it as easy on them would be easier in the long run when they do meet the new woman in your life.. Then when that time does come make sure she has a talk with the children telling them that she isn't going to replace there mom. I know from experince of divorced parents that when my mom meet that new person i thought that all he was there for was to boss me around so hit heads allot in the years he has been with my mom.. And until i hit adulthood i never understood what he was doing then one day it hit me he was just trying to protect me like any father would had he said that at some point or told me that he was just looking out for my best and not trying to replace my father i think it would have went allot better than it did.

Ok, I'm a guy without kids, so use that to gauge my advice. BUT, what I've heard that sounded like good advice to me was from a relationship expert I listened to once. She said to just wait on telling the kids until your relatively sure he's "the one." Her theory was that you don't want to confuse the kids by introducing to too many "maybes." As far as "How" Bea4 has some great advice. At least from my childless perspective.

I agree, don't rush to quickly. They are still trying to get used to the other situation. Just keep things simple right now and don't get to involved to fast. You and the kids need time to get adjusted to everything.

I do not think there is a time frame that is for everyone. You know your kids and will know if they are ready. You sound like a very caring person to even ask for advice about this. I would slowly introduce the kids outside of your home like at a park, beach, etc. Keep it casual and make sure they know that they are "first" in your eyes.