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How to Get Your Kid To Stop LYING! (Child Psychologist's BEST Tips!)

Lying is one of the most frustrating behaviors for parents to handle, but the good news is there’s a proven way to stop it. If your child lies about homework, screen time, or everyday situations, it’s not just a phase—it’s a behavior that can damage trust, create social problems, and impact their emotional well-being. In this episode, you’ll learn a step-by-step protocol to help your child stop lying, take responsibility, and develop honesty—all without power struggles or constant frustration. 0:00 - intro 0:50 - the lying protocol, step 1 2:23 - times when lying is okay 3:23 - the lying protocol, step 2 4:00 - the lying protocol, step 3 5:21 - enacting consequences 7:55 - what to do when your kid does something wrong, but then comes clean The first step in breaking the cycle of lying is having a clear conversation—before another lie happens. Sit down with your child at a neutral time and define what lying is, why honesty matters, and when it’s okay to withhold the truth (like protecting someone’s feelings with a white lie). Kids need to understand that trust is the foundation of all relationships—and without it, they’ll lose privileges and freedom. The next phase is increasing monitoring and accountability. Parents should pay closer attention to behaviors, check in more often, and involve other caregivers to reinforce honesty expectations. The key is to stay consistent and unified, so kids don’t get mixed messages about when lying is “acceptable.” When a child is caught in a lie, avoid interrogation—asking “Why did you lie?” usually leads to more lying. Instead, stay calm, administer a consequence in an emotionally neutral way, and separate the behavior from their character (e.g., say “You told a lie,” not “You’re a liar”). Kids should receive a small to medium consequence for what they lied about and a larger consequence for the act of lying itself. This makes dishonesty more inconvenient than telling the truth, reinforcing honesty as the better choice. If a child makes a mistake but admits it right away, parents should praise them for their honesty and reduce consequences to encourage truthfulness. Over time, reinforcing honesty and modeling truthful behavior as a parent will help your child develop a strong moral compass, healthier friendships, and emotional resilience. If you’re struggling with constant lying, broken trust, or frustration over dishonesty, this strategy will help reset the pattern and teach kids the value of honesty—while also building stronger, more trustworthy relationships at home and beyond. *** Dr. Andrea Mata (affectionately known as "Dr. Dre" by her friends) is a PhD clinical psychologist who is on a mission to throat-punch the mental health crisis! To learn more about her work, inquire about 1-on-1 coaching, or request her to speak at your next event, head to: drdremata.com Sign up for Dr. Dre's free weekly newsletter with more practical tips to throat-punch the youth mental health crisis! https://shorturl.at/I7UC3 Grab a copy of Dr. Andrea Mata's best-selling book: "The No. 2 Parenting Book: Practical Tips For The Pooped Out Parent" here: https://www.brightspotfamilies.com/book