Shy kids

How to help your child overcome their shyness and gain self confidence

To help your child deal with shyness, he first needs you to lovingly accept him, while at the same time warmly indicating things are safer than he can tell.

I think it’s safe to say that every parent’s initial reaction to our kids’ discomfort or shyness is to make it “better,” swooping in to save them from the stress of whatever it is we feel they need saving from. I also think it’s also safe to say that one of the toughest pills for […]

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SheKnows helps parents teach their shy kids to extend themselves.

Shyness is a personality trait, not a fault. Dr. Sears helps you understand what having a shy child really means; it may not be a negative trait after all.

Is your child shy or otherwise socially awkward - if they are here are some top tips to help them feel more comfortable and to help them cope better with social situations #shy #socialllyawkward #kids #childpsychology #parenting

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Parenting the socially uneasy child is more complicated than labeling your child as "shy." Your child may be different from you, if you're outgoing. That difference or mismatch with you might make you uncomfortable, but it doesn't mean something is problematic for your child.