Lying & Stealing

Ages 3-7

Tackle lying and stealing early

Philipp•12 min•Jul 19, 2025

Building Trust and Honest Communication with Your Child (Ages 3-7)

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Create a family environment where truth-telling feels safe and natural. Learn practical strategies for building unshakeable trust and open communication with your young child.

Philipp•11 min•Jul 19, 2025

When Children Steal: Understanding and Responding to Taking Behavior (Ages 3-7)

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Understand why young children take things that don't belong to them and learn effective responses that teach respect and empathy without shame or harsh punishment.

Philipp•8 min•Jul 19, 2025

Imagination vs. Lying: Understanding Fantasy Play vs. Deception (Ages 3-5)

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Learn when imaginative storytelling is healthy development vs. concerning lying behavior. Get expert guidance on nurturing creativity while teaching truth from fantasy.

Philipp•12 min•Jul 19, 2025

Why Children Lie: Complete Parent's Guide to Understanding and Responding (Ages 3-7)

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Discover why children lie and learn evidence-based strategies to respond without shame or punishment. Get practical scripts and prevention techniques that build trust and honest communication.

Philipp•10 min•Jul 19, 2025

How to Respond When Your Child Lies: Scripts and Strategies That Work (Ages 3-7)

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Get practical, word-for-word scripts for responding to lying without shame or punishment. Learn the exact phrases that build trust and encourage honest communication.

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