“Unlock Your Child’s Heart: 9 Surprising Habits That Turn Every Conversation Into a Bonding Moment!”
8. Practice gentle honesty
If I catch my kids telling a white lie, I try not to snap at them. Instead, I talk about why honesty builds trust and why I value it so much in our home.
I also make sure to be honest with them. If I can’t give them permission for a playdate, I explain the real reason instead of brushing them off with “Because I said so.”
Kids sense when something is being hidden, and that can discourage them from confiding in you.
Next time you have to say “no,” or correct them, explain your reasoning calmly. Show that honesty runs both ways, and they’ll be more inclined to be truthful themselves.
