If your 5-6 year old has been taking things from school, stores, or other children, you are not alone. This is a normal developmental phase where children are learning about property respect, impulse control, and moral decision-making.

In this episode, we explore:

• 0:00 — Introduction and Parent Validation
• 1:45 — What Is Really Happening in Your Child Brain
• 4:30 — The Science of Impulse Control and Moral Development
• 7:15 — Gentle Strategies That Actually Work
• 10:00 — Story Recommendation: The Cosmic Traffic Controllers
• 11:30 — Encouragement and Next Steps

STORY MENTIONED:

The Cosmic Traffic Controllers - Theo and Miles learn about choosing to do the right thing even when it is difficult. This story beautifully illustrates moral courage and how our choices matter. Find it in The Book of Inara!

RESEARCH SOURCES:

• Developmental Stages of Social Emotional Development in Children - StatPearls Publishing (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534819/)
• Lying and Stealing: How to Parent Challenging Behaviors - Creating a Family (https://creatingafamily.org/foster-care/fostering-blog/lying-stealing-how-to-parent-challenging-behaviors/)

About Inara and The Magic Book:

Inara is a cosmic guide who brings stories that heal, inspire, and support children emotional development. Together with the ancient Magic Book of Wonder, she helps parents understand their children through the lens of gentle parenting and child development research.

Read the full article: https://www.thebookofinara.com/blog/why-children-take-things-property-respect-guide/

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