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Why ADHD Kids Lie: Perfectionism, Defensive Dishonesty & Raising Neurospicy Kids
Ever wonder why your kid lies... even when the truth would've been so much easier? Yeah, same. In this episode, Michelle and Megan dive deep into one of the most surprising chapters from The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids, and it hits hard.
We're talking about how perfectionism doesn't just create anxiety, but it can actually push kids (and adults) toward lying as self-preservation. Megan opens up about being a "very good liar" growing up, and why, looking back, it makes total sense. Michelle reflects on parenting Josh and how the pressure to get everything right can quietly teach…
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