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How to Teach Honesty Without Shaming: Gentle, Effective Strategies That Build Trust
Nothing stings more than catching a child in a lie—and your first instinct is to punish. But punishment actually makes kids better liars. The research is clear: shame erodes trust; curiosity builds it. Try this script next time: “I notice the markers are missing and you said you didn’t take them. It’s okay to make mistakes. What would help you feel safe telling me the truth right now?” Follow up with restorative practices: → Child draws or writes what happened → Practices a r

Glenn Fletcher
Dec 23, 20251 min read


WoW: Perfidious
What is Perfidious?? This word originates from the 1590s and comes from the Latin word, perfidiosus from perfidy (treachery). In English,...

keegan@risingstareducation
Apr 27, 20223 min read


Wow: Truepenny
What is Truepenny? Does it mean something is made out of pennies? Not quite! Truepenny is a noun that means someone who is honest and...

keegan@risingstareducation
Jan 31, 20222 min read
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