What I Learned as an INFJ After Pregnancy Loss and Infertility
byAs an INFJ personality type, I replayed all the events in the hospital in my mind seemingly thousands of times a day. I couldn’t stop.
Parenting
Top 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.
Stop Using Participation Grades to Force Introverts to Speak in Class
byOne professor understood, and the remarkable example she set showed me that there was no reason for introverts to struggle so much in the classroom.
How to Survive Being a New Mom When You’re an Introvert
byEven extroverted new moms can be put off by a house full of guests wanting to hold the baby, but to an introverted new mother, it’s practically torture.
6 Tips for Extroverted Parents Who Are Raising Introverted Teens
byTeens do tend to rebel against their parents, but that may not be why your introverted teenager isn’t sharing their thoughts or interests with you.
4 Mistakes Extroverted Parents Make With Their Introverted Kids
byThe extroverted parent may not inherently understand the fact that introverts perceive the world differently due to their nature.
I’m Scared My Kid Will Get ‘Introvert Shamed’
byI’m scared that someday my daughter will be standing in a crowd of teenagers and someone will sneer and ask her, “Why are you so quiet?”
As an Introverted Mom, I Often Have to Tell My Guilt to Shut Up
byI need space to breathe and remember myself as I am, not just as you see me.