Being shy and being introverted aren’t the same thing, although they may look the same. I’ll help you understand which your child is, and how to best help them flourish more in social situations.

Here are the highlights:

(1:55) Difference between introvert and shy person
(3:00) A shy child
(6:02) An introverted child
(10:26) Get super clear on whether it’s shyness or introversion
(11:25) Do not label
(14:37) Set up scaffolded social situations
(18:31) Rehearse and role play
(20:45) Set small goals

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