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  1. 6. Undoubtedly, there will be times when you’ll need to remove your child from a situation if it’s too much for them. But if your child’s shyness isn’t actively interrupting their life, try not to worry about it. Read our full guide by :

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  2. 5. But studies also caution against forcing them to face their fears. Strike a middle ground. If your child fears new people, for example, , a psychologist, recommends telling him, “When we meet new people, you're going to say hello, but you can squeeze my hand.”

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  3. 4. While you’re dealing with shyness, try not to pander to your child’s fears. Doing so can send the message that your child was right to be terrified. Several studies have found that shy kids tend to fare worse if their parents are overprotective.

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  4. 3. Remember, shyness isn’t a life sentence. Most of the time, kids learn to adapt. “You don’t need curricula, workbooks or to see a therapist,” says , a psychologist who studies shyness. “Live your daily lives, and for most kids, that’s enough.”

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  5. 2. Introversion has nothing to do with either of the above and is more about a person’s preference for being alone or in small groups. If you think your child is dealing with social anxiety, discuss it with their doctor.

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  6. 1. The first step to helping your shy kid is knowing the difference between shyness, social anxiety and introversion. Shyness is when your kid feels nervous in social situations because she fears judgment. Social anxiety is similar, but to the point where it disrupts daily life.

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  7. How to help your shy kid come out of their shell 🐌 (a thread)

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    I was so happy to write this for and . As the mom of a ten year old with eczema (and a eczema sufferer myself) it's an issue that hits home!

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  9. More and more doctors are taking to TikTok to try and reach a larger, younger audience — with mixed results. Dr. Nicole Baldwin, below, went viral for her video about vaccines, but also received a strong negative reaction. Read the full story here:

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  10. “When you’re in the middle of a medical emergency, it’s not the time to rack your brain about who in the world might be able to watch your child.”

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  11. We apologize in advance for how many times uses the word "crust" in this guide to your kid's weird rashes.

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    Hello! I'm looking to interview folks who are caring for young children and elderly parents at the same time. My DMs are open, please retweet!

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  13. Meet the "diblings" — 31 children from different families, united by the fact that they were conceived with the same sperm donor:

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  14. "Teachers, law enforcement officials and even parents view black girls as less innocent and more adult-like than their white peers."

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  15. Sarah DiGregorio's baby weighed 1 pound 13 ounces when she was born. In her new book, "Early," she combines memoir and reporting to explore the history of premature birth.

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  16. Why are on the rise? "I don’t need a massage or fancy dinner," says one fan. "I just need no one touching me while I lay horizontal and binge on TV.”

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  17. Kobe Bryant's podcast for kids, "The Punies," was born out of his desire to give the teamwork and leadership insights he took from his lifetime in sports to his kids, in a way they’d want to hear them.

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    As a senior science editor on , I've received several questions from friends and parents about whether they should be concerned about (a thread)

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  20. When her daughter was born premature and subsequently struggled to feed, this food editor had to change the way she thought about food, control and pleasure.

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