Episode 34·Newborn·3:39
When Your Preschooler Starts Lying: Why It Happens and How to Respond
Understanding the developmental roots of lying and how to respond with clarity and empathy
When Your Preschooler Starts Lying: Why It Happens and How to Respond
Understanding the developmental roots of lying and how to respond with clarity and empathy
Hear the full episode in the app →Sophie dives into the fascinating world of preschoolers and lying. Learn why this behavior emerges, what it signals about your child’s development, and how to handle it in a way that builds trust and honesty.
In this episode
Navigating your preschooler’s first lies can feel like uncharted territory. In this mini, Sophie explains why lying is a normal—and even necessary—part of their development, and she shares practical ways to respond without shaming or escalating the situation.
- Why preschoolers lie: the cognitive and social milestones behind this behavior
- How to respond calmly and effectively when you catch them in a lie
- Tips for fostering honesty without punishing curiosity
- preschooler
- lying
- parenting
- development
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