Dealing with a child who has started lying can be challenging. Here’s expert advice to help navigate this phase:

1. Stay calm and avoid overreacting
2. Try to understand the underlying reason for the lie
3. Emphasize the importance of honesty in your family values
4. Avoid labeling your child as a “liar”
5. Create an environment where telling the truth feels safe
6. Use age-appropriate consequences for lying
7. Praise honesty, especially when it’s difficult
8. Model truthfulness in your own behavior
9. Teach the difference between lies, mistakes, and imagination
10. Address any anxiety or fear that might be causing the lying behavior

Remember, lying is a normal part of child development. With patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement of honesty, most children will outgrow this phase.