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Learn what to do when your child tells lies, when to challenge their behaviour and how to help them be truthful in this BBC Bitesize guide for parents.
Use routines, so withdrawn children understand expectations and feel secure to open up and share. Encourage withdrawn children when they initiate social interactions; provide positive reinforcement. Provide alternative options for emotional expression that appeal more to withdrawn children.
If a baby seems withdrawn, observe them and listen to what they are trying to communicate. Try to build up your interactions with them slowly. Begin gently, showing consistent and appropriate interest in them, their play and their communications, while giving them the space they need.
Teach your child about the importance of telling the truth, and how lying can stop people believing them even when they are being honest. A good way to do this is to read books with your child which give a clear message that lying is not helpful; 'The Boy who Cried Wolf’ is an obvious example.
22 maj 2024 · Attention-seeking is normal and, in fact, good for kids to do. It’s common for kids to test out different methods to get attention, even unhelpful ones like lying. For parents, give attention while teaching kids better ways of asking for your attention.
Provide a safe, non-judgmental environment that feels inclusive for withdrawn children. Reflect emotions to help withdrawn children identify and express what they are feeling. Offer choices that include options that appeal to withdrawn children.
23 cze 2022 · Modeling truth-telling can help kids develop skills in: honest communication. confronting difficult life situations. setting appropriate values and boundaries. Age-appropriate communication....
