1.

Three Tips for Cultivating Honesty In Your Children

Downloads
No items found.
Summary

Helping children learn honesty is a huge part of them developing a secure experience with us. But it's less about extinguishing lying and more about creating an environment for them to feel safe being open with us.

Three tips for helping create that environment:

1. Recognize and manage your own anxiety and any impulse to use honesty as a way to control your children. Honesty and pressure to perform don't mix easily.

2. Understand that lying is developmentally normal and has a wide range of variance. Don't treat all lies as psychopathic impulses. Teach and validate their wide ranging nuances.

3. Remember that honesty flourishes where messiness is understood and given empathy.

Transcript
!7maZdGQE

Join the Attachment Nerd Herd

Complete access for $29

Similar to what you just watched

What to Do When Another Child is Rough With Your Small Child
01:26

In this video, you'll learn that while it's developmentally normal for small children to struggle with impulse control and physical aggression, it's important to teach your child about body ownership, setting boundaries, and protecting them from hurtful behavior, especially in situations where the other parent is not intervening.

View
The Science of Silliness
00:14

Discover the power of playfulness and how it can positively impact your brain and relationships, unlocking your potential to thrive - watch now!

View
The Parenting Obstacle Course
01:18

In this video, you'll be reminded that your parenting journey is unique and that you should focus on doing your best, seeking support, and being compassionate with yourself, rather than comparing yourself to others or trying to live up to impossible standards. So take heart, keep going, and keep loving those incredible littles of yours!

View