For many parents, catching your child in a lie can feel like a personal betrayal. Many of us were taught that lying equals disrespect, and that disrespect deserves punishment. The problem with ...

The first time a parent catches their child in a lie, it’s enough to make their heart sink. It doesn’t matter if it’s about a broken plate on the floor or the candy they’ve so clearly just snuck and ...

One of the delights of talking with a young child is that they will tell you anything that pops into their mind, completely unfiltered — be it a frank assessment of someone’s personality, or a piece ...