Chances are you’ve heard the age-old parenting advice that if we aren’t strong on discipline and punishment, your kids will never learn and they will keep doing the same unacceptable behavior. But we’re here to show you a different way. And how you can get more effective results by ditching that mindset and trying this one on instead “I don’t have to punish my kids to be a good parent”. And nothing tests that mindset like when our kids lie!    In this episode, we will tell you the real reason most kids lie, the best way to handle it when they do lie by talking you through 3 very common situations where kids lie and share with you exactly what you can do to get them to stop lying and get stronger relationship in the meantime. Resources We Shared:   5 Mistakes That Are Keeping Your Family From Helping Out - Join this free masterclass to improve your relationship with your kids and get them to help out more without the pushback. Register for any time that works for your schedule. Calm & Happy Parenting Time to get your kids to listen and help out more without the fighting! This is your complete solution to shift the responsibility of "doing everything for everyone" to your family and to give you the kind of relationship you want with your kids and the entire family!   No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #061 Consequence vs. Punishment   No Guilt Mom Podcast Episode #063 How You're Self-Sabotaging Discipline at Home   Visit No Guilt Mom   Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices