When a child lies, it doesn’t mean they’re manipulative or disrespectful. It usually means they’re scared. Or unsure. Or trying to avoid a consequence they don’t know how to handle. Our job isn’t to punish the lie, it’s to make truth feel safe enough to tell. These phrases help open the door to honesty without shame. 💬 Comment: BOOK to preorder Big Kids, Bigger Feelings and get more scripts for parenting older kids. 📌 Save this post to come back to next time you hear: “I didn’t do it.” #BigKidsBiggerFeelings #SeedAndSew #ParentingScripts #LyingIsCommunication #EmotionalIntelligence #ConnectedParenting #ChildDevelopment #CoRegulation #ParentingSupport