Super Shy! The Protective Power of Shyness
Shyness isn’t a problem, but we sure treat it as one. Shy kids can be called rude and antisocial especially when their reaction to people…
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Playing Matchmaker: Cultivating Relationships with Teachers and Adults Who Care for Our Kids
When we give birth to a child, we also need to cultivate the village of adults that will help us raise them. This community may…
Why Shyness is Not a Disorder or Deficit in Kids
Shyness in children can be viewed negatively, especially in cultures that value gregariousness and extroversion. What isn’t well understood is that shyness is an attachment…
Info graphic: When Saying Goodbye is Hard – 20 Ways to Bridge the Daytime Separation
Separation is provocative for kids because of their profound need for attachment. When we can’t be with our child to care for them, we need…
