Almost everyone tells lies form time to time for a variety of reasons, from avoiding hurting someone else’s feelings to getting out of an awkward situation.

When children don’t tell the truth it can be very distressing for parents.

It is normal for young children to blame someone else or make up a story. They are less likely to tell the truth if they think it will make their parents cross.

We need to look to the causes of why your child may not be telling the truth. It is easy to become upset about the lie and overlook what it means to the child.

It is important to try to understand the reasons why your child might lie before you react.

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Having Fun with Your Child

Quick Tip 1
By playing with your child regularly every day you will decrease undesirable behaviour. They will feel special, valued and important in your life. This will build their self-esteem. If you give them a few blocks of 10 -15 minutes of uninterrupted play time with you throughout the day, they will be much happier to play independently while you attend to other ‘jobs.’

Quick Tip 2
Have a theme day at your house, such as a red day, an autumn day, an upside down day. Everything has to be red: red clothes, red food, red paintings, red drawings, red flowers, or everything has to be upside down, eat on the floor, and have your pyjamas on, wear your T shirt inside out, wear odd shoes, just have a fun, be silly and play with your child.

Quick Tip 3
Play music to create a certain atmosphere, take balls outdoors to the park and run and play with your child. Notice how many parents at the park are really playing with their child.

Useful Links

Organic Bubs
On the run? Pre-packaged, healthy meal options are available from Organic Bubs. I was so impressed with this company, which provides organic meals for babies and toddlers, that I joined their team as their parenting adviser. Keep it in mind for those days when there isn’t enough time to cook. It means you will always have a nutritious balanced meal on hand.
www.organicbubs.com

Natures Own
Natural and Organic Baby Products shop based in Byron Bay selling natural baby products that support our natural instincts and resources. This baby store sells environmentally-friendly products for everyone. I particularly like their wooden toys and so do all my Grandchildren!
www.naturesown.com

Babes Fitness
Whether you’ve just had a baby, are newly pregnant or perhaps need a fitness activity whilst the kids are at school, Babes with Babes have outdoor fitness sessions suitable for you.– Located on the Northern beaches they offer quality indoor childcare for your bubs and tots whilst you train. I train regularly with Nicky and can recommend her training sessions, which are designed to suit each individual, really do help with fitness, and are great fun!
www.babesfitness.com.au

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