Do you ever wonder why children lie? Well, I'm here to tell you that it's normal for kids to lie. But what if they keep lying and don't stop? In this video, I'm going to share with you how to stop a child from lying so easily. Hi! My name is Dr. Neha Mehta and I am a parenting expert. Today on my channel, we're talking about one of the most difficult topics in parenting- teaching our children not to lie. It can be hard for parents but first let me give some background information on why kids wil

If I caught your child lying, I wouldn’t jump to consequences. I’d look at why honesty didn’t feel safe in that moment. Decades of developmental research show that children lie most often to protect connection, not to deceive. Dr. Ross Thompson and Dr. Dan Siegel both explain that when kids fear disappointment, emotional withdrawal, or big reactions, their nervous system chooses self protection over truth. That means lying is often a signal, not a character flaw. Here’s the hard part most advice