Quit Making It a Crime to Be Quiet in the Classroom
byIn high school, a teacher loudly announced in class that I seemed like the type of quiet kid who “goes home to build bombs to blow up the school.”
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.
What I Wish My Extroverted Parents Knew About Raising an Introvert
byMy parents were social butterflies. Their existence was a constant stream of get-togethers, dinner invitations, and guests at all hours.
Forcing Introverts to Include Everyone May Exclude Them From Real Relationships
byInclusion doesn’t have to look like everyone is getting along in a group. Introverts tend to have small social circles — and they prefer it that way.
Our Extrovert-Obsessed Society Is Killing Young People
by19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a hotel freezer. Did this introvert overdo it on alcohol to fit in at a party?
5 Hacks to Help Introverted Parents Get Through the Day
byYou might be an introvert if everything about being a parent absolutely wears you out. This is particularly true during the baby and toddler stages.
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.
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.