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Lying

_        Children often lie in order to get out of punishment for something that they have done. Lying also takes place when a child makes up stories from their own imagination. In truth, children may lie for several different reasons on different occasions. Although this may upset you, please take comfort in knowing this is a perfectly common behavior in children through the age of six. Preschoolers often cannot distinguish the importance in being honest. Instead of becoming discouraged, take this as an opportunity to discuss with your children the value of telling the truth.
Suggestions:
-Set a distinct rule at home about telling the truth
-Do not try to catch your child in a lie, because it could cause the child to tell an even bigger lie
-Discuss with your child that it has hurt your feelings that they have lied
-Commend your child when he or she tells the truth (through oral expression or rewards)
-Make sure to practice honesty yourself


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"I'm Telling the Truth" by Pat Thomas & Lesley Harker
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"Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie" by Laura Rankin
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"But It's True!" by Heather Gemmen

Biting

_        Before achieving verbal skills, young children often bite because they want something that another child has. This is their way of communicating what they want. Once reaching the age of three years old, biting is an intentional way to convey their anger. This anger may come from a big change in their life, or simply from an argument that has escalated during class. Most often, biting situations take place when children are with their peers. It becomes less frequent as they get older because they are better able to express how they feel orally, rather than physically. The first step is working towards understanding why your child is choosing to bite to begin with.
Suggestions:
-Establish a set rule in the household and explain to your child the reason for that rule
-Discuss better ways to express their feelings
-Do not bite your child in return as a punishment for them biting
-Commend your children when they express their feelings in a healthier way
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"No Biting, Louise" by Margie Palatini & Matthew Reinhart
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"No Biting!" by Karen Katz
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"No Biting Puma!" by Jeanne Willis & Mark Birehall

Tattling

_        The reason for a child tattling could be attributed to several different possibilities. One of which, is to test the rules to see if you will enforce them. Another possibility is the need for attention and to tell the adult he or she was actually not at fault during a disagreement. One of the most common reasons is because many young children lack the ability to problem solve on their own. They may have had an altercation with another student and were unable to solve the dispute themselves. Another common reason for tattling is because a child does have a reasonable concern. It is our responsibility as an adult to allow the children to voice when there are times in which they need immediate help.
Suggestions:
-Encourage children to speak up when someone's safety is at risk
-Brainstorm with your children the type of events that need attention right away, verses simply tattling
-Assist children in developing their own problem-solving skills without the help of an adult (through oral expression)
-Assume that it is something important before your child voices concerns to you, so that you have the ability to give them a respectful response either way
-Know that at the age of a preschooler, children are not able to handle all situations by themselves
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"Don't Squeal Unless It's a BIG Deal" by Jeanie Franz Ransom
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"The Tattle Tail Tale" by Tandy Braid
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"A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue" by Julia Cook
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