Truth, Fiction and Lies

<p>In this holiday themed episode we talk about the value in preserving the magic in some of our cherished myths and fantasies: Santa, the tooth fairy, the Easter bunny and more!</p> <p><br></p> <p>But of course this opens up a deeper discussion: What’s the difference between something that’s a secret, something that’s private and something that’s just an outright lie? &nbsp;Parents are often at a loss about how to handle difficult topics like job loss, divorce, finances, sex, drugs, mental illness and sometimes resort to “fictions” when explaining these things to their kids.&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>We’ll give you tips on how to be truthful with your kids on the stuff that really matters and show you a technique we call “Ballparking The Truth”: keep it simple, keep it truthful, only answer what you've been asked.</p>