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Shy Child
My daugther is shy and would not get involved right away and sometimes wanted me to go with her or to talk for her... even to family members. ...
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- My daughter used to be really shy too because of little interaction with other kids. She is still somewhat shy but we go to ECFE at our local school. It's nice becau...
- You need to interact her with more kids. Are you a SAHM? Maybe send her to a daycare 1-2 1/2 days a week or something. Or find some mommy outings but she needs to g...
- Try and push independance on her. It will build self esteem and confidence. Getting herself dressed, brushing her teeth, putting her shoes on, getting a easy snack stu...
Help! Middle Child Syndrome?
He's not shy, and never has been, even in grade school. I am very sympathetic to your situation, and this is how my husband and I dealt and still deal with ...
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- A., Hi, My name is M., I'm 42, and have three children. My oldest son is about to be 21, my middle son, is 19, and my youngest is a girl, she's 17, about to graduat...
- Hi A., My daughter who is now 4 was the same way and not a middle child. We felt it was more of the separation anxiety. Maybe you can take that approach by letti...
- I am a middle child myself so I can tell you that there really is a such thing as the middle child syndrome. Middle children just get shafted, I think. But I think t...
7 Year Old Son Has No Interest in Sports
You pushing him will not change him from a shy guy or the odd kid. If anything he will become more shy and not fit in because you are telling him he is shy ...
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- Find out what he does like. My youngest (now 20) didn't like sports either. On his own, he's always pursued music (trumpet, bass guitar, rhythym guitar, violin, pian...
- I strongly, strongly, strongly encourage you to read the book "Emotional Intelligence" (you can find used copies on amazon.com). It will help you understand your chil...
- You know, J., riding bikes is a sport--at least the last time I checked. Playing on swings might lead to a love of circus arts--like tumbling, gymnastics, and putting...
Very Shy Are Reserved Child
I am the 44 y/o single mother of a 4 y/o girl. She is also very shy and reserved around strangers. She does not cry but will cling to me until they walk ...
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- Have you tried getting him a good friend? Just one kid his age or a little bit older. And then take this kid along with you places. My son is shy but his friend Nick i...
- I am the 44 y/o single mother of a 4 y/o girl. She is also very shy and reserved around strangers. She does not cry but will cling to me until they walk away. I think...
- Hello I am new here too. I also have a six year old and a 10 month old. My six year old has a problem with communication, he has been tested for Autism , and we were t...
We Need a Psychologist for Our Shy Little One. Help W/ School.
(Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... We Need a Psychologist for Our Shy Little One. Help W/ School. My four year-old, Samantha, ...
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- She sounds like my youngest, who is now 13, and still a very introverted child.....just like her 45 yr old mother. Her brother and sister are very outgoing, never met ...
- I don't know if you're willing to go to Yellow Springs, but I took my 10-year old son to a counselor there when he was having problems with being bullied and standing ...
- Hi L.! What school is she in? Most schools offer counciler support for you child. Does the Base offer anything? I know that Green County Services would have a wonderf...
Seeking Advice on Helping a Shy Child
Other kids can be mean, make sure she is not being picked on because she's shy. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- I was also going to suggest playdates. Do you work full-time? If not, maybe you could join a local playgroup. I've found them to be a great way for my son to intera...
- Hi, Do you see any other moms at school when you pick her up? Try networking. Try making friends yourslef with another parent and maybe the two of you could get t...
- You definitely should have a child come over for playdates. It will take months and months for the friendship to grow. Don't be discouraged. I myself was shy as a c...
Seeking Advice "How to Encourage a Child Who Is Shy to Have Friends Over"
The teaachers all say he has lots of friends in school but I have not met any of ... My son is shy and would have one or two friends over,, and have movie ...
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- We just moved and my son is kind of shy with his new class mates. I encouraged him to invite kids by phone or at school, but he wouldn't do it because he is too shy. I...
- If he wants to be with you all the time try including a friend from school and an activity with you. Maybe he will feel more confident if your around. Trip to the mo...
- Hi Kim: You might try to have him invite school friends over to study, or work on group projects..this way, it keeps him with doing something he seems to be more co...
5 y.o. With Public and Private Persona??
For 2 entire years she did not even speak one single word at preschool! Not one word, she was so shy. Now, in kindergarten, her teacher tells me she is ...
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- Hi A., That is my son to a 'T'. He's now 11 and has always been the noisy, wild one at home, but is so quiet and reserved at school, sports etc. I actually thought ...
- You just described my daughter. She's 3.5, but has been like this since birth, pretty much. I sometimes feel badly that she's not her "home person" when she's out an...
- As a teacher, I can say you just described most kids! There is a different level of comfort and safety at home. Kids are extremely different at home. I have had it ...
Daughter "Suddenly" Shy and Avoids Activities She Used to Enjoy
Daughter "Suddenly" Shy and Avoids Activities She Used to Enjoy. I've responded to a lot of posts here, but this is my first question! I'm not exactly sure ...
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- Our 7-year-old daughter went through a very similar pattern -- I call it a pattern, not a phase, because it came and went over time. Soccer, ballet, swimming -- f...
- From my experience, and from what our preschool director told us and reading the Gesell Institute child development series, her reactions are perfectly normal, albeit ...
- She is 3 years old. I don't believe that you are getting into any habit by pulling her out. She really is young and it is alot of overwhelming pressure for a child tha...
Very Shy 5 Year Old
I am sure your doctor is not worried about her because she believes your daughter is normal just really shy. :). Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- My good friend from childhood, John didn't speak to adults either. He is also very smart. John did speak to kids, my mom and one family friend that was an adult, he d...
- Dear L. A., You have a very intelligent, strong willed child. Do not make this into a big problem. She will start talking when she feels the need to do it, and ch...
- I know thsi may sound crazy bit you should try enrolling her in karate. My good friends daughter is very very shy like yours and she read an article about shy kids an...
