A parenting expert has shared why teaching kids the difference between secrets and surprises is so vital.
We all want to teach our children to grow up to be honest and feel like they can tell their parents anything (despite research showing that lying could be a sign of intelligence in young children). But sometimes we might ask them to keep some information to themselves, such as the birthday present they've picked out for Grandma, or the homemade card they've made for Mother's Day.
