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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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.
Our society wrongly thinks that confidence is all about being loud and loving the spotlight.
When you take time for yourself, you finally start enjoying time with your kids and can be the parent you want to be.
Highly sensitive parents value quiet time the way sensory-seeking children value high-sensory activities, like roller coasters.
As a sensitive, introverted mom, one thing that drains my energy fast is feeling rushed.
When introverted kids refuse to go to school, it might mean they’re struggling to spend time in an environment not designed for them.
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.
Growing up as the only introvert in a house full of extroverts was hard. I thought I was “wrong” for needing solitude.
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?
To help our sensitive and introverted kids soothe their strong emotions, we must start with ourselves.
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.