Have you ever caught your child stealing or lying?

It can feel so embarrassing and confusing—you may wonder, “Why would my child do this?!”

Here’s the truth: it’s very normal for kids to test out this kind of behavior. And as parents, our reaction matters a lot. Jumping in with lectures or scolding often makes things worse, not better.

In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’ll walk you through the KEY parenting mistake to avoid in these moments and explain the 3️⃣ reasons why it doesn’t work. You’ll also hear practical positive parenting strategies you can use instead—approaches rooted in gentle discipline and kind and firm parenting.

✨ By the time you finish listening, you’ll understand:

• Why “neck-up” parenting doesn’t work
• How the young child’s brain learns best when it comes to lying and stealing
• Tangible, calm steps to take the next time your child makes this choice

This is your chance to add more calm parenting tips to your toolbox and move toward positive parenting that builds connection while raising resilient kids.

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