Society has always thought of lying as a character flaw. While willful lying to deceive is not acceptable and could be an indicator that someone lacks integrity, it's not that simple when talking about kids with ADHD and/or autism. There are many reasons that individuals lie. To avoid negative consequences and to impress others are the top two. When the child is neuro-atypical though, lying just isn’t always that simple. In this episode, I outline the five main reasons your child may be lying to you, and how to reframe this behavior so that you can successfully address it and improve it. Hint: Punishment won't make it stop.
261: Extreme Language Around Emotions, with Penny Williams
259: Insights on Bullying: Understanding Aggression, Building Resilience, with Brooks Gibbs, Ph.D.
260: Navigating Life Challenges with Purpose and Progress (not perfection), with Shari Leid
258: What to Do When Your Kid Isn’t Listening, with Penny Williams
257: The Control Trap, with Penny Williams
256: Breaking Down Motivation: Helping Teens and Young Adults Find Their Path to Success, with Melanie McNally, Psy.D.
255: 7 Steps to Help Kids & Teens with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, with Penny Williams
254: How to Be a Neuro-Affirming Parent or Teacher, with Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.ED., LPC
253: Beyond the Power Struggles, with Richard Selznick, Ph.D.
252: Transforming Behavior: When You Know Better You Do Better, with Penny Williams
251: Impact of Parental Confidence and Social Pressure on Parenting Complex Kids, with Anouk Briere-Godbout
250: Recognizing Children's Unique Love Languages, with Emily Hamblin
249: Helping Neurodivergent Young Adults, with Dr. Janina Elbert Maschke
248: Successes Change Everything, No Matter How Small, with Penny Williams
247: Listening Isn’t a Behavior You Can See, with Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, SLP
246: Make this the Year of Connection and Collaboration, with Penny Williams
245: Supporting Siblings of Neurodivergent Kids with Doreen Samelson, EdD, MSCP
244: Is It Can’t or Won’t?, with Penny Williams
243: Strategies to Strengthen Your Family, with Brent Crandal, Ph.D.
242: 5 Ways to Boost Your Teen’s Confidence, with Penny Williams
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