I used to think I was an extrovert, but over time, I realized I'm more introverted. Now, I have three kids, and parenting can be overstimulating. But I have strategies for coping with it, like doing ...
No matter the phrase, implying that shyness is a bad thing can be harmful for a quiet kid to hear. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re ...
When Marti Olsen Laney asks if your child is an "innie" she isn't talking about bellybuttons. Laney, a Portland-based psychotherapist, is the author of "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child" ...
Halloween parties can overwhelm introverted children due to sensory overload and social pressure. The article offers gentle, cozy celebration ideas like movie nights, craft parties, and backyard candy ...
If you notice introverted children keeping to themselves, concentrating overly deeply or staying quiet in public settings, don't panic. Some of the traits that can make parents think something's wrong ...
As an introverted child, I lived partly in a small suburb in Minnesota and partly in my imagination. I was content spending whole afternoons by myself, writing books on construction paper and ...