Q&A: How can I encourage my shy child without making them feel like being shy is bad?
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Show Notes
Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode Dr. Emily Upshur and I talk about...
- Unpacking what "shy" really means and exploring the space between shyness and social anxiety.
- When to encourage your child and push them out of their comfort zone versus when it's better to respect their boundaries.
- Thinking of shyness as a feeling and not a character trait - plus a script for how to articulate that distinction to your child.
- Why young children may act more shy around other kids, especially in environments like a playground.
- The different levels of support you can use to stretch your child with specific real-world examples of how this may sound and play out.
- Saying hello is a common struggle many "shy kids" face. We're discussing whether or not you should force them to say hello.
- Different parenting approaches and strategies to try based on your child's age.
ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about temperament and personality with Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar
🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about why birthday parties may be challenging for your child
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