Family Care
Honest Kids: Teaching truthfulness without fear
Lena Fairwood · narrated by Clover
2026
3h 41m$4.99
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A child's small lie usually comes from fear, not character, and how a parent responds in that moment shapes which one grows. This is a clear way through: why threats and shame teach kids to hide better rather than tell the truth, how to respond to a confession so the next one comes easier, and the everyday language that builds honesty as a habit instead of a rule. Warm, direct, and grounded in real family moments.
Inside this audiobook
18 chapters
- 1A Glimpse Into the Chapters3m
- 2Introduction4m
- 3Chapter 1: Why Honesty Isn't the Problem15m
- 4Chapter 2: What's Really Going On When Kids Lie15m
- 5Chapter 3: The Hidden Causes Behind Every Fib15m
- 6Chapter 4: Leading by Example: The Power of Modeling Honesty14m
- 7Chapter 5: Making Truth Feel Safe, Not Scary14m
- 8Chapter 6: Praising the Brave Moments of Honesty13m
- 9Chapter 7: Separating Trust from Punishment15m
- 10Chapter 8: Turning Questions into Conversations, Not Interrogations17m
- 11Chapter 9: Navigating White Lies and Everyday Tact16m
- 12Chapter 10: Building Trust Through Consistency15m
- 13Chapter 11: Using Stories and Play to Teach Truthfulness14m
- 14Chapter 12: Weaving Honesty into Daily Family Life14m
- 15Chapter 13: When Old Habits Slip: Handling Setbacks with Grace16m
- 16Chapter 14: When to Seek Extra Support17m
- 17Conclusion3m
- 18About the Author1m
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