I believe that with kids, lying is used as a faulty problem–solving skill. And it’s our job as parents to teach our children how to solve those problems in more constructive ways. Sometimes that means addressing the lying directly, but other times it means addressing the underlying behavior...
Finding one’s self is a lifelong process, and your job as a parent is to teach your child how to behave appropriately and to be respectful toward others as they grow up. If your child has been disrespectful most of their life and it’s not just something that came on primaril...
Unfortunately, you have no choice when one or more adult children disapprove of you. They become so bitter, they no longer see the forest from the trees. This adult child does not know how to express anger, a common emotion. Sometimes, even though they are ‘our children,’ their actions...
"When you catch your child in a lie, look at it as an opportunity to talk about why it's important to be truthful." To teach honesty, it helps to understand why kids lie and how those reasons change as they get older. Our guide gives you the best strategies to handle lying and ...
Yes, she says that teachers or parents are role models in how to handle adversity. And children are watching; they're learning from the adults around them by seeing how they react when they get challenged by something. Time ...
When someone close to us is caught lying, it can be difficult to handle. We may feel betrayed, angry, and hurt. It can be hard to stay calm and keep our emotions in check. However, it is important to remain composed when confronting a liar. Losing your temper will not help the situa...
into submission. Gaslighters employ various tactics like lying, distorting facts, and generally making the victim question their own reality in order to unhinge and confuse the victim. Gaslighting can be especially difficult to handle when it comes from the people we love, even ourchildren. ...
When it comes to adult children, sometimes the divide is too wide to make a bridge, or even a crossing. But here's what helps to stay sane.
Parents can correct bad behavior in kids who are "troublemakers." Learn how to handle lying, fighting, and more.
a“Parents and teachers who catch their children lying should not be alarmed. Their children are not going to turn out to be abnormal liars,” says Dr. Lee, a professor at the University of Toronto and director of the Institute of Child Study. H e has spent the last 15 years studying ...