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Lying & Sneaking
A lie is a wish or a worry in disguise.
Spot the clue: Lying & Sneaking
| The clue you see | What it means | Do tonight |
|---|---|---|
| Lies with chocolate still on their face | Wishful thinking beats reality. | Don't set the trap. "I see the wrapper. Let's fix it." |
| Lies to avoid getting in trouble | The punishment feels scarier than the truth. | Thank honesty out loud, even when the truth is bad. |
| Tells huge made-up stories | Testing imagination — or wanting to feel important. | "What a story! Want to write it down together?" |
| Blames a sibling or the dog | Shame is too heavy to hold alone. | Lower the heat: "Accidents happen. What now?" |
| Sneaks things at night or from your bag | An impulse won before their brakes kicked in. | Keep temptations out of reach. Practice asking instead. |
Then do Monae's 3 steps: 1. Stop ✋ 2. Breathe 🌬️ 3. Say what I need 🗣️
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