How to ‘Date’ Your Kids When One Is an Introvert and One Is an Extrovert
You don’t need to plan elaborate adventures to have a quality date with your child. In fact, often, simpler is better.
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.
You don’t need to plan elaborate adventures to have a quality date with your child. In fact, often, simpler is better.
Instead of focusing on what your introverted child is not — like president of the debate team — focus on what they are.
Since society seems to favor the extrovert ideal, I want to make sure my child understands that introverts are just as valuable.
Since introverts take longer to open up, consistent playdates will give your introverted child more chances to connect with their friend.
One of the best ways to connect with my introverted and extroverted children as individuals is by spending time…
As an introverted parent, try to cultivate quietness in your kids where you can, through reading, spending time in nature, or even a car ride.
When it comes to hosting playdates, having clear boundaries in place is key, like set start and end times.
Being an introvert won’t take anything away from your role as a mom. In fact, your kids will get something extra special from you.
Introverts are thinking, reflecting people, and I can’t do that if I’m busy yelling or jumping up and down in the stands.
Every time you compare your introverted child to someone more talkative, this is what they hear: “You are not enough as you are.”