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 ...

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 ...

Is your child more sociable at home than in the outside world? Do they prefer to interact with family and close friends than others? They may be an introvert. "By itself, introversion is not a problem ...

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 ...

The short answer to the question in my title is all too frustratingly familiar: "It depends.” When I decided to write a post on whether it’s less difficult to raise an introverted child than an ...

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The world is full of stories of wildly successful people who were also shy and awkward kids. This long list of introverted leaders shows it’s entirely possible for even the quietest among us to rise ...

Were you always the belle of the ball? Perhaps you were the school’s star football player. Enthusiastic and gregarious, you gravitated to all things social and couldn’t wait for the next school ...

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 ...

Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re especially scary for children, who don’t have much control over the situations they’re put in. Parents or caretakers who want their kid to ...