How to Explain Your Child’s Introversion to Their Teachers
Some teachers still see quiet introverts as “broken extroverts” who need to be fixed.
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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.
Some teachers still see quiet introverts as “broken extroverts” who need to be fixed.
Extroverted parents may not understand that introverted kids perceive the world a little differently due to their nature.
Books about introversion have the power to help introverted kids feel accepted and seen.
When it comes to food, my highly sensitive child knows what his body needs.
As introverts, we need plenty of time in our week to do “nothing” and decompress, especially if we are busy parents.
As an introverted single parent, you get to do things at your own pace and truly savor the precious moments with your kid.
Instead of focusing on what your introverted child is not — like president of the debate team — focus on what they are.
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.