Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It

When your child says something like "I just saw a komodo dragon in my room!" or "I drove the bus home from school today!", your first impulse might be to say, "Sweetie, that's not true." But here's the thing: There's always a truth in every lie. In this week's episode, Dr. Becky talks to three parents about a new approach to lying - one that involves responding with curiosity so you can find out what's really going on with your child. She explores how to unpack a child's imaginative stories and respond in ways that build connection... without encouraging dishonesty. From engaging in play to modeling recovery from a lie, you'll learn multiple different strategies for getting to the kernel of truth your child is trying to communicate. Join Good Inside Membership: http://www.goodinside.com Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram:   / drbeckyatgoodinside   Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Want More? Check these out: Stop Calling Your Kid "Defiant" -    • Stop Calling Your Kid "Defiant"   How Can I Get My Kid to Stop Doing an Annoying Behavior    • How Can I Get My Kid to Stop Doing an Anno...   Why Won't My Kids Listen To Anything I Say? -    • Why Won’t My Kids Listen to Anything I Say?   Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach -    • Deeply Feeling Kids Need a Different Approach   Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be Martyrdom -    • Motherhood Doesn’t Have to Be Martyrdom