Lying is an incredibly important skill. But it is pretty tricky and depends on a basic cognitive capability that young children lack and need to develop. You may have to teach your children how to lie ...

Every parent has this moment at some point or another: that quiet certainty that your child isn't telling the truth. As serious a breach of trust as it can feel, experts agree it's normal child ...

"They may not even realize that what they're saying is a lie," says psychologist Juli Fraga, who's spent 20+ years working ...

Understanding Why Children Lie: Kids may resort to lying due to fear of consequences, to evade reprimands, or to avoid letting someone down. At times, they might simply be testing limits. In these ...

What if improving children’s mental health — and life outcomes — could be done by teaching kids how their brains work? That’s a key idea behind the approach of teachers at Momentous School in Dallas, ...

You walk into the kitchen and see your kid playing video games on her tablet. "Did you feed the dog?" you ask. "Yup," she says, never looking up. A quick glance at the empty food and water bowls tells ...