Do you have a child with an introverted temperament? Introverted children, that's about one-third to one-half of the population, recharge their energy from time spent alone. (As opposed to time spent with other people.) You can take an assessment if you're not sure if your kids are introverts. Or read this article about the difference between shy and introverted. I have two introverts. And … [Read more...]
Introverted Teens and Kids Need This Book
Kids and teens, you can learn how to make the most of being an introvert at school, with friends, in your family, and with extracurricular activities with this remarkable guidebook: Quiet Power: The Secret Strengths of Introverts by Susan Cain with Gregory Mone and Erica Moroz. Parents, you can read this and share excerpts or summarize parts. Teens and tweens, can pick up the book and read it … [Read more...]
Parenting an Introverted Child
“How come you never pick her up?” my friend Kristen asked, looking at my four-month-old baby, Ani, sitting on the floor. We sat sipping ice tea in my living room. “Oh, you don’t know her yet,” I said. “Watch this.” I scooped up AJ, and she immediately began to cry. I put her back down on the floor and she stopped just as suddenly. “See? She doesn’t like to be held.” And she … [Read more...]
She’s not shy; She’s introverted
Do you know the difference between shyness and introversion? I'm in a self-help group (of 1) of parents who don't always understand really, really, really introverted kids. Maybe you'll join me. Or maybe you're that introvert who wants to be understood, like my daughter. I shared my very personal story of parenting my daughter and learning to understand her unique gifts as an introvert. So, … [Read more...]