Parenting
How to Talk to Young Children About Death
A pet dies. A grandparent passes away. Your child asks "where do people go when they die?" These are hard moments, and you might feel stuck between pr...
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Parenting
How to Teach Honesty Without Punishment
Your child breaks something and when asked what happened, says "I don't know" or blames someone else. Your preschooler makes up an elaborate story abo...
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Parenting
Stories Without Idealization or Comparison
Parenting culture loves success stories: "We sleep trained in three nights!" "My toddler eats anything!" "We have the sweetest bedtime routine!" These...
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Emotions
Why Children Lie: Development, Intent, and When to Be Concerned
The moment a parent asks a three-year-old "Did you eat the biscuit?" and receives a confident "No" from chocolate-smeared lips is one of the more char...
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