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Why Kids Start Lying
A toddler's first lie is a sign their brain is growing up
A child says they didn’t peek, then names the hidden toy. What did those two answers actually show?
You'll find out
- See how the toy study worked
- Separate a peek from a denial
- Get past the label to the facts
Why it matters
Read what a child did and what they said as separate clues so you can deal with the real problem.
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