How to help your shy kid come out of their shell
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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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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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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
@Dr_Koraly, a psychologist who studies shyness. “Live your daily lives, and for most kids, that’s enough.”1 reply 0 proslijeđenih tweetova 4 korisnika označavaju da im se sviđaPrikaži ovu nit -
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. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17899358
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5. But studies also caution against forcing them to face their fears. Strike a middle ground. If your child fears new people, for example,
@vanessalobue, a psychologist, recommends telling him, “When we meet new people, you're going to say hello, but you can squeeze my hand.”1 reply 0 proslijeđenih tweetova 2 korisnika označavaju da im se sviđaPrikaži ovu nit
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 @lindy2350:https://parenting.nytimes.com/childrens-health/overcome-shyness?smid=tw-nytparenting …
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