Friends are essential at every stage of life, and so are good friendships. Some kids are social butterflies and make friends at the drop of a hat, while others struggle to mingle with others due to ...

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 ...

Psychologist Dr. Jessica Ribeiro, PhD defines introversion as a personality trait characterized by a preference for quiet, less stimulating environments and activities. “It describes how you gain ...

When Marti Olsen Laney asks if your child is an "innie" she isn't talking about bellybuttons. Laney, a Portland-based psychotherapist, is the author of "The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child" ...

People assume that all children are outgoing, that they enjoy big parties and loud activities, but this is not always the case for introverts. Extroverts are now rewarded not only by being placed in ...

You’re confused by your kid. She doesn’t act the way you did growing up. She’s hesitant and reserved. Instead of diving in to play, she’d rather stand back and watch the other kids. She talks to you ...

Sometimes an introverted child can seem lost in our fast-paced world, but an introvert actually has many gifts. What are the differences between an introverted child and an extroverted child?

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 ...

Imagine a 2-year-old who greets you with a huge smile, offering a toy. Now here’s another child who regards you gravely and hides behind his parent’s leg. How do you feel about these two children? If ...