I was having lunch with some friends the other day, and we were talking about Santa Claus. One of the parents was concerned because her child was getting to the age where she was asking a lot of questions about Santa Claus: How does he visit ALL the houses in […]
From the time our children were very young, we as parents have laid the groundwork for our policy of truth and honesty. We understand through our own life experiences all of the problems with a situation when lying, deception or misdirection is used. We found through learning from these experiences […]
We are honest with our kids, but we are also age-appropriate. I tend to explain things at a higher level than I think the kids will understand. This way, I can explain things in a way that is easiest for me. What I’ve found is they understand what I’m saying, […]
The relationship that my husband and I share is also based upon a policy of honesty. It really was a bit difficult at the beginning, because courtship is a complicated balance of getting to know a person and trying not to scare them off. We benefited from having known each […]
We have all had our share of manipulative, drama-filled friendships and relationships. We at The Honesty Thing have learned that honest relationships with others are possible, desirable, and easier than you might think. We disagree with the expectation to lie to our spouses, friends, and family. Relationships can thrive without […]
