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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.

Stop Telling Quiet, Introverted Kids to ‘Be More Confident’
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Stop Telling Quiet, Introverted Kids to ‘Be More Confident’

Our society wrongly thinks that confidence is all about being loud and loving the spotlight.

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Why Sensitive, Introverted Parents Seriously Need ‘Me Time’ to Stay Sane
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Why Sensitive, Introverted Parents Seriously Need ‘Me Time’ to Stay Sane

When you take time for yourself, you finally start enjoying time with your kids and can be the parent you want to be.

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How to Connect With Your Sensory-Seeking Child as a Highly Sensitive Parent
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How to Connect With Your Sensory-Seeking Child as a Highly Sensitive Parent

Highly sensitive parents value quiet time the way sensory-seeking children value high-sensory activities, like roller coasters.

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How Slowing Down Can Help Sensitive, Introverted Parents
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How Slowing Down Can Help Sensitive, Introverted Parents

As a sensitive, introverted mom, one thing that drains my energy fast is feeling rushed.

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What to Do When Your Introverted, Anxious Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School
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What to Do When Your Introverted, Anxious Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School

When introverted kids refuse to go to school, it might mean they’re struggling to spend time in an environment not designed for them.

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How to Tune Out the Noise When Raising Toddlers as a Sensitive, Introverted Parent
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How to Tune Out the Noise When Raising Toddlers as a Sensitive, Introverted Parent

When you have toddlers, noise is a given. It’s a lot for any parent, but it can be especially hard for sensitive, introverted ones.

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How to Live With Extroverted Parents When You’re an Introvert — And They Don’t Get It
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How to Live With Extroverted Parents When You’re an Introvert — And They Don’t Get It

Growing up as the only introvert in a house full of extroverts was hard. I thought I was “wrong” for needing solitude.

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How to Socialize With Fellow Parents When You’re an Introvert
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How to Socialize With Fellow Parents When You’re an Introvert

Not only are we supposed to teach our kids how to make friends, but then we have to make friends with these kids’ parents. Who knew?

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How to Calm Big Emotions for Your Sensitive Kid and Yourself
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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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The Mistakes I Made Parenting an Extroverted Child (And What I Learned as an Introvert)
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The Mistakes I Made Parenting an Extroverted Child (And What I Learned as an Introvert)

I learned that you have to be proactive. It’s not enough to sit back and wait for your extroverted child to come to you.

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