15 Survival Tips for Introverted Parents of Young Kids
byYou’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.
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.
Why the ‘Extroverted’ Classroom Doesn’t Work for Introverted Students
byMost classrooms are geared toward those who learn well in groups – which means introverts lose out.
What It Was Like to Be Raised by an Introverted Mom
byMy introverted mom was my alibi to stop my friends from pushing me to go out. The truth was, as a secret introvert, I wanted to stay home anyway.
How to Survive Parenthood When You’re an Introvert Who Needs Alone Time
byBy making a key changes, my children stopped being the little people who held my peace hostage.
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.
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.