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The Shy Child: Helping Children Triumph over Shyness
Great news! Shyness isn’t a disorder; it’s a personality trait shared by 40 percent of children and young adults. While shyness can be a sign of an imaginative, perceptive, and thoughtful child, it can also impede their development. This comprehensive, interactive guide is the first of its kind to address the challenges of shyness, offering practical, step-by-step solutions for both parents and children. It will help you foster stronger, more loving relationships with family and friends, and most importantly, empower your child to be happy and confident as they face the future.
Inside, you’ll discover:
- The signs of shyness in children from infancy through adolescence
- How shy children physically and mentally respond to stress
- Insights into how your child's artwork can express their emotions and how drawing together can build trust
- Essential tools like scriptwriting, role-playing, and rehearsing for shy children
- The reasons shy children are particularly vulnerable to bullying and how to effectively intervene
- Strategies for teaching your child to handle anxiety-inducing situations and more.
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