Why Kids Lie—and the Best Ways To Respond at Every Age

It may be common for children to lie, but it's important to teach them the value of honesty. Here's how to encourage your kid ...
NBC New York

Stop telling kids these 6 common lies—here's what parents can do instead to raise successful kids, says psychologist

Almost every parent tells their kid little lies. Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy. But not all fibs have a positive effect. I'm a psychologist who's spent over 20 years ...
Psychology Today

Why Kids Lie

Eight-year-old Henry lied about everything. It absolutely infuriated his mother, Sophie, if mostly because she couldn't figure out why he was doing it. Some of the lies she understood, as they'd ...
AOL

Telling your kid a white lie feels harmless, but it isn't. What I do instead.

“We’re out of cookies.” “The remote is broken — guess we can’t watch TV.” “Whoops, the pool is closed today.” Many parents end up telling the occasional white lie to their kid — often out of ...
Psychology Today

Adoptees and Lying: Why Your Child Might Be Telling Lies

“My child is always telling lies. It started at a young age and it has just gotten worse over time. Why is this happening? Is it common among adoptees? What should I do?” I frequently receive messages ...
WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Doctor on if there is ever a good reason to lie to your children

AND ATHLETIC PEOPLE. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT TELLING A LIE TO YOUR CHILD. IS THERE EVER A GOOD REASON TO DO THAT? JOINING US NOW IS DOCTOR ERICA LEE, A PSYCHOLOGIST AT BOSTON CHILDREN’S ...