5 Valuable Things My Extroverted Child Has Taught Me — and Vice-Versa
My nonstop chatterbox son taught me that when it’s relevant, speak up!
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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.
My nonstop chatterbox son taught me that when it’s relevant, speak up!
Home 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.
Highly active kids want constant attention and don’t enjoy alone time. But there are ways to cope that can work for you both.
My baby arrived, and suddenly I had zero introvert alone time — until I learned to get creative.
I never want my introverted daughters to wish they were invisible or question their right to stand up for themselves.
When raising an introverted child, it’s important to accept them for who they are and not compare them to other children.
As an introverted parent raising introverted kids, one challenging aspect is: “Wait… where did my alone time go?”
You don’t have to be the keynote speaker or run the talent show to make a difference at your child’s school as an introvert.
Introverted kids — just like introverted adults — need plenty of time and space to recharge their energy.
In an extroverted world, learning virtually has eliminated some of the challenges introverts face in brick-and-mortar schools.