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Taub discusses how her background as Head Writer for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee influenced her writing style. [S3E39] Episode
Stealing in childhood is rarely about malice. It is usually a mix of development, impulse, and a desire to meet an immediate need. Children often lack the self-regulation to resist an impulse even if they know the rule. Key Strategies: Listen on the Friends & Fiction Facebook page
Acknowledge what they wanted (e.g., "You really wanted that toy") to make them feel seen before correcting the action. Set Clear Limits: Reiterate boundaries calmly. It is usually a mix of development, impulse,
S3E39 - Child "Stealing": Why It Happens and How to Handle It
Focus on restitution (returning the item) rather than punishment to build internal responsibility.
This episode features an interview with about her book, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch .