Haverhill Public Library

The truth about lying, teaching honesty to children at every age and stage, Victoria Talwar, PhD

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The truth about lying

bibliography

1287126458

Victoria Talwar, PhD

teaching honesty to children at every age and stage

"This book addresses some of the common questions parents have about children's lie-telling behavior, and how to parent a lying child"--, Provided by publisher"All children lie. But when your child lies to you, it can feel like a personal betrayal. Lying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar, Director of the Talwar Child Development Lab at McGill University, presents practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years. Kids need to learn what honesty looks like in different social situations, and also how to tell the truth in ways that do not hurt others' feelings-a complicated task! Parents and caregivers will learn how to use stories and examples to have proactive conversations with children about honesty, and how to model honest behavior for children. Talwar shows readers how to respond effectively when a child lies (as they inevitably will). Backed by years of psychological research, this common-sense, practical guide reveals which parenting strategies promote truthfulness in children-and which ones don't. "--, Provided by publisher