The Kid Whisperer Podcast Featuring Scott Ervin and Pat Kiely: Episode 29
Topics in this episode include:
What do you do when you know one of your kids is lying, but you don't know which one? The giant bag of chips I just bought is nearly empty, and both of my kids claim they aren't responsible. I already checked with my wife, and she didn't eat the chips, so I know one of the kids is being dishonest. This really isn't about a bag of chips-- I don't care about buying another bag, but I do care about dealing with the issue of one of my kids lying to me. Do I just punish both of them?
What are your thoughts on the "kid leashes" (the kind that is a small backpack with a strap that the parent holds on to) I've seen people using out in public? I three kids under the age of 7, and I've considered using one on my toddler when we are out in crowded places like amusement parks or airports. I have mixed feelings about them: from a safety standpoint, it would be really useful to have my littlest kid tethered to me while I'm chasing the other two (especially when I am out with the kids by myself), but on the other hand, I feel weird about literally putting a leash on my kid.
My 16-year-old son has his first girlfriend. I've never met her, and I don't know her parents. Honestly, I don't really know anything about her, as my son is pretty shy and doesn't open up much. He refuses to invite her over to our house for fear that I will embarrass him. Obviously, I want to make sure she is a good influence and a positive person for my kid to be around. What should I do?