The Truth about Lying: Teaching Honesty to Children at Every Age and Stage (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781433836213)

All children lie. But when your child lies to you, it can feel like a personal betrayal. Backed by years of psychological research, this common-sense, practical guide reveals which parenting strategies promote truthfulness in children--and which ones don't. National Parenting Product Award Winner, 2023​

Lying is a healthy and inevitable part of child development. But when do lies become a problem? In this book, psychologist Victoria Talwar, Director of the Talwar Child Development Lab at McGill University, presents practical, science-based strategies to address lying and foster truthfulness in children, from early childhood to the teenage years.

Kids need to learn what honesty looks like in different social situations, and also how to tell the truth in ways that do not hurt others' feelings--a complicated task! Parents and caregivers will learn how to use stories and examples to have proactive conversations with children about honesty, and how to model honest behavior for children. Talwar shows readers how to respond effectively when a child lies (as they inevitably will). Backed by years of psychological research, this common-sense, practical guide reveals which parenting strategies promote truthfulness in children--and which ones don't.


Author: Victoria Talwar
ISBN-10: 1433836211
ISBN-13: 9781433836213
Publisher: American Psychological Association (APA)
Language: English
Published: 07/19/2022
Pages: 287
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 05/01/2022 pg. 106