Shy kids

Here's how to help a shy child gain confidence. Make your kids comfortable in social situations with these expert tips for overcoming shyness.

What can you do to give your shy child a social boost? Whether your child is a mildly timid toddler or a highly introverted teen, find age-by-age tips for helping him succeed and feel comfortable in school and social situations at any age.

Sometimes we get it all wrong and don't even realize it. Sometimes we waste a whole lot of time trying to do the right thing- when the right thing is right in front of our eyes- and we miss it. Many times we shuffle into church on Sundays. We sit in our pew and recite the words that had been neatly typed on the bulletin. We nod our heads at the appropriate times and sing the words to the hymn without really letting them touch our hearts. We frequently check our watches, anxious to get to…

Find 9 ways to help your child gain self confidence and self esteem, such as avoiding the word "shy", modeling, practicing, and connecting with your child.

First of all, let's define "shy."

Helping Shy Kids at school

How to help your shy kid get confident - Montessori-style tips to help your shy child get more confident

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Our first tip towards helping a shy kid blossom is closely related to the labelling that adults are often guilty of. Read on for more.