78: Why Your Child Lies (and How All The Parenting Advice We Get Is WRONG!!)

🚨 Your child just lied. STOP. Ignore all the advice you’ve ever been given! 🚨

Have you ever caught your child in a lie and thought, “Why would they lie about something so small??” Or maybe you worry about your teen lying about the big stuff, vaping, sneaking out, or who they’re really with at night? You’re not alone.

Here’s the truth (lol, pun intended): Lying isn’t just a ‘kid problem’, it’s human nature.

You’ve done it, I’ve done it, we all have. But the way we react when our kids lie will shape their honesty for life. And spoiler alert: Most of us are doing it wrong.

In this episode, I’m breaking down:

✅ The real reasons kids lie (hint: fear, shame, and disappointment play a huge role!)

✅ What NOT to do when you catch your child lying (you can totally avoid these common mistakes)

✅ How to actually build a home where honesty feels safe, not scary 🩷

Because let’s be real. Your child WILL mess up. It’s inevitable. The question is: Will they trust you enough to tell you the truth?

It's a solo one today, you've just got me 😉 Enjoy!

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