Liar Liar Pants On Fire: Why Do Kids Lie?

<p>It’s going to happen sooner or later; you catch your kid in a lie. But what do you do? Is it a teachable moment or a warning sign? In this episode we talk with <a href="https://colleendoylebryant.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Colleen Doyle Bryant </a>(https://colleendoylebryant.com), the author the book “Rooted in Decency: Finding Inner Peace In A World Gone Sideways.” </p> <p><br></p> <p>We’ll tackle the big questions: Why do kids lie? What are the 4 myths that parents buy into that cause kids to lie MORE? What’s the difference between calling kids out on a lie vs. punishing them for a lie? And what’s the difference between punishment and consequence?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Finally, we’ll unpack why shame never works and we’ll reveal the single most effective phrase to help your child become a good person.</p>