Stop telling children these 6 common lies—here’s what parents can do instead to raise successful children, says psychologist

Almost every parent tells their child little lies. Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy. But not all fibs have a positive effect. I’m a psychologist who’s spent over 20 years working with parents, and I’ve seen the lies that well-meaning parents occasionally tell. Sometimes, they’re meant to protect a child’s feelings or motivate good behavior.

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