I used to think I was an extrovert, but over time, I realized I'm more introverted. Now, I have three kids, and parenting can be overstimulating. But I have strategies for coping with it, like doing ...

No matter the phrase, implying that shyness is a bad thing can be harmful for a quiet kid to hear. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re ...

My kids live on different planets. My daughter is bold and loud, talkative and active. She is happiest climbing and swinging, and if she had six playdates in a weekend, it still wouldn’t be enough. My ...

If you notice introverted children keeping to themselves, concentrating overly deeply or staying quiet in public settings, don't panic. Some of the traits that can make parents think something's wrong ...

If you’re a parent of an introverted child, Halloween parties can feel less like “Trick-or-Treat” and more like “Stress-and-Retreat.” Loud costumes, sugar-fueled kids sprinting around, spooky music ...

The short answer to the question in my title is all too frustratingly familiar: "It depends.” When I decided to write a post on whether it’s less difficult to raise an introverted child than an ...

As an introverted child, I lived partly in a small suburb in Minnesota and partly in my imagination. I was content spending whole afternoons by myself, writing books on construction paper and ...

Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re especially scary for children, who don’t have much control over the situations they’re put in. Parents or caretakers who want their kid to ...