Why I Hated Being a Stay-at-Home Mom as an Introvert (and What I Learned)
byNo, nap time does not count as alone time: You’re not alone just because the other person happens to be sleeping.
Parenting
Stories About Introverted Parents & Raising Introverted Children
Raising a child is never easy. But for introvert parents — or the parents of an introverted child — there are often challenges that others can’t relate to. Below, you can browse all of our parenting stories, or check out some of our favorites about tips for introverted parents, getting your needs met as an introverted mom, and some of the hurdles you may expect for introverted students in the classroom.
3 Things I Wish I Had Known as an Introverted Teenager
byI didn’t understand why I felt happiest alone or why I didn’t fit in with my extroverted peers.
5 Valuable Things My Extroverted Child Has Taught Me — and Vice-Versa
byMy nonstop chatterbox son taught me that when it’s relevant, speak up!
9 Mistakes Parents Make With Their Introverted Children
byWhen you provide introverted children with a nurturing environment, they’ll become more comfortable in their own skin.
Introvert Parents: It’s Okay Not to Have Your Kid’s Friends Over
byHome is where my family goes to have downtime. To have a steady stream of people coming through our home would add stress, not reduce it.
6 Ways to Instill Confidence in Your Introverted Child
byGiving them space to do things their own way — like not making them talk to someone — is one way to instill confidence in your introverted child.
How to Cope When You’re an Introverted Parent of a Highly Active Child
byHighly active kids want constant attention and don’t enjoy alone time. But there are ways to cope that can work for you both.
8 Ways to Reclaim Your Alone Time as an Introverted Parent
byMy baby arrived, and suddenly I had zero introvert alone time — until I learned to get creative.
Why I’m Teaching My Introverted Daughters to Take Up Space
byI never want my introverted daughters to wish they were invisible or question their right to stand up for themselves.
10 Mistakes to Avoid When Raising an Introverted Child
byWhen raising an introverted child, it’s important to accept them for who they are and not compare them to other children.