How to Calm Big Emotions for Your Sensitive Kid and Yourself
To help our sensitive and introverted kids soothe their strong emotions, we must start with ourselves.
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To help our sensitive and introverted kids soothe their strong emotions, we must start with ourselves.
Being a freelance writer is perfect for introverts, as it capitalizes on many introvert strengths, from working alone to problem-solving.
When you’re an introverted parent, getting alone time can seem impossible — but you absolutely need it.
Most introverts need plenty of time to process new information, and that includes adjusting to new routines.
The more you can help your children move confidently through this time, the more ease and space there will be for you.
When it comes to putting yourself out there as a creative introvert, create a system that works for you (even if it appeases the algorithms).
Even introverts need to socialize sometimes — and at coffee shops, you’re in full control of the level of interaction you have.
We internalize this message that something is “wrong” with us for not being more social, and we try to be more like “them” – extroverts.
You’re not alone in feeling depleted as an introverted parent — but taking care of yourself is taking care of your kids, and everyone will be better off for it.
As an introvert, when I “go to bed” early, it’s the solitude I need almost more than the actual sleep.