12 This One Mistake Makes Kids Lie MORE

My child looked me in the eyes… and lied. And what I did next completely changed the outcome. If your child has ever lied to you (and let's be honest—most do), this episode will help you understand why it happens and, more importantly, how to respond in a way that builds trust instead of breaking it. Because... 👉 The way we react can actually make our kids better liars… or braver truth-tellers. In this episode, I'm sharing a 5-step approach that helps you: • Stay calm in triggering moments • Understand what the lie is really telling you • Create safety for honesty • Strengthen your relationship (even after a lie) This isn't about punishment. It's about raising kids who feel safe telling the truth—even when it's hard. If you want a strong, honest, and connected family culture… this is for you.

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12 This One Mistake Makes Kids Lie MORE is an episode from The Parenting Junkie Show by Avital Schreiber Levy.

This episode is 27:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 30, 2026.

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