Charlotte Smith

Charlotte Smith, M.A., director of the Social Fitness Public Education Program for The Shyness Institute in Palo Alto, California, likens this evaluation to a wellness checkup.

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"Shy people often believe that others are constantly judging them," says Smith.Therefore, parents should try not to be too judgmental about themselves, their children, or others, she suggests.Along the same lines, parents should avoid making comments such as, "Don't do that!Everyone is looking at you!"When parents are very judgmental, it reinforces children's beliefs that the world is judging them.This causes them to be shy for fear of negative evaluation.

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Smith adds that helping children to overcome shyness is "a balance between not being overly protective and not being overly pushy."Although it's important for parents to help children to make small social accomplishments, it's also important not to use harsh comments as a form of encouragement.
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It's also important for parents to reassure children that feeling comfortable in various social situations takes practice, says Smith.Reading children's books about shyness to children is another way parents can "break the ice" and talk about shyness.

Work together for the best results Enlisting the help of caregivers and teachers will give your efforts the most impact.

Charlotte Smith, M.A., director of the Social Fitness Public Education Program for The Shyness Institute in Palo Alto, California, likens this evaluation to a wellness checkup.

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"Shy people often believe that others are constantly judging them," says Smith.Therefore, parents should try not to be too judgmental about themselves, their children, or others, she suggests.Along the same lines, parents should avoid making comments such as, "Don't do that!Everyone is looking at you!"When parents are very judgmental, it reinforces children's beliefs that the world is judging them.This causes them to be shy for fear of negative evaluation.

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Smith adds that helping children to overcome shyness is "a balance between not being overly protective and not being overly pushy."Although it's important for parents to help children to make small social accomplishments, it's also important not to use harsh comments as a form of encouragement.
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It's also important for parents to reassure children that feeling comfortable in various social situations takes practice, says Smith.Reading children's books about shyness to children is another way parents can "break the ice" and talk about shyness.

Work together for the best results Enlisting the help of caregivers and teachers will give your efforts the most impact.

Charlotte Smith, M.A., director of the Social Fitness Public Education Program for The Shyness Institute in Palo Alto, California, likens this evaluation to a wellness checkup.

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"Shy people often believe that others are constantly judging them," says Smith.Therefore, parents should try not to be too judgmental about themselves, their children, or others, she suggests.Along the same lines, parents should avoid making comments such as, "Don't do that!Everyone is looking at you!"When parents are very judgmental, it reinforces children's beliefs that the world is judging them.This causes them to be shy for fear of negative evaluation.

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Smith adds that helping children to overcome shyness is "a balance between not being overly protective and not being overly pushy."Although it's important for parents to help children to make small social accomplishments, it's also important not to use harsh comments as a form of encouragement.
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It's also important for parents to reassure children that feeling comfortable in various social situations takes practice, says Smith.Reading children's books about shyness to children is another way parents can "break the ice" and talk about shyness.

• Work together for the best results