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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Imagine a 2-year-old who greets you with a huge smile, offering a toy. Now here’s another child who regards you gravely and hides behind his parent’s leg. How do you feel about these two children? If ...

(WGHP) — Parents know every child is a little different. Some are outgoing and adventurous, while others are quiet and shy. In Mommy Matters, Counselor Valerie Jones looks at raising an introverted ...

The children in every family take on roles designed to express love for the parents and a mooring for safety. The more a child experiences the pain and stress in a family, the more the child will ...

Introversion is a natural personality trait characterised by a preference for solitary activities and a tendency to avoid social gatherings. Introversion may not be a problem as a trait. However, a ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WGHP) — Parents know every child is a ...

If you think your child must be an outgoing, go-getter to achieve success, don't fret if he or she is just the opposite. Author and researcher Susan Cain says although the general perception is that ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Shy little girl hiding by her mother. [iStockPhoto] Introversion is a natural personality ...

Spare a thought for the poor introverts among us. In a world of party animals and glad-handers, they’re the ones who stand by the punch bowl. In a world of mixers and pub crawls, they prefer to stay ...