Before you worry, there's actually some good news. Believe it or not, lying is developmentally appropriate for children of all ages. There are plenty of reasons why a child may not tell the truth.
But how do you handle it when your child inevitably lies? In this video Dr. Janet Patton explores the reasons behind why different might children lie and offers some ideas for how to help a child choose to tell the truth.
Helping Your Child Tell the Truth
Before you worry, there's actually some good news. Believe it or not, lying is developmentally appropriate for children of all ages. There are plenty of reasons why a child may not tell the truth.
But how do you handle it when your child inevitably lies? In this video Dr. Janet Patton explores the reasons behind why different might children lie and offers some ideas for how to help a child choose to tell the truth.
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