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What to do when children lie
What should we do when our children lie? In this thoughtful episode, I share a personal story from my junior high softball days that taught me an important lesson about shame, fear, and honesty. Drawing from a recent Instagram discussion about children who lie, I explore why kids sometimes hide the truth and how our reactions as parents can either strengthen connection or reinforce hiding behaviors.
Learn practical approaches to handling dishonesty with compassion, why inducing shame often backfires, and how to create an environment where children feel safe telling the truth. This episode…
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