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Avoidance, Inhibition and Shyness
Shyness can actually have an effect not only of the person but also on people surrounding him or her. For the painfully shy, avoidance and inhibition can become a common thing where the effect not only is limited to the person but can also extend to family members, friends and colleagues. There are many instances where shy people resort to avoidance and inhibition in order to escape their fear of ... [Read More]
Dealing with a Shy Child
Shyness can affect us in different ways. In the case of children, it can greatly affect how they eventually develop and grow. Shyness can have a great influence on what traits a child may develop and what he or she may bring into adulthood. Being able to overcome early signs of excessive shyness can eventually help a child develop into a better adult. Understanding ShynessMany parents sometimes fe... [Read More]
How to Help Cousins Get Along at Family Events
Cousins who rarely spend time together sometimes find it hard to get along, especially during family events where they are thrown together and expected to be pals. There are ways to prevent cousins from getting at each other's throats. Here's how to help cousins become buddies:Prepare - not pressure - the kidsParents should prepare their kids ahead of time to meet their cousins. Kids who haven't m... [Read More]
Parenting your Child’s Imaginary Friend
Imaginary friends are very common with children. They are there for a reason. If you notice that your child has one, then you might want to know more about this particular imaginary friend. Imaginary friends could be another child or could be a person that your child describes to have magic abilities or an animal. There have been occasions wherein imaginary friends change as your child grows older... [Read More]
Helping Your Child Make Friends at School
The thought of entering school hallways and classrooms fill some children with panic for the simple reason that they don’t have any friends, or they are changing schools and have to start over making new friends.Your child does not have to be the most popular kid in school to be happy. Having just one or two good friends can make the difference between being miserable and being fine.&nb... [Read More]