An introverted lawyer, consultant, and author, Susan Cain has created a simple, yet comprehensive list that will greatly help moms and dads recognize who their introverted child is and equip these parents {and teachers and well-meaning relatives} to guide little introverts in a direction that acknowledges and respects the fullness of who they are.
The ones that really jumped out and grabbed me?
If you’re an introvert, try not to project your own history onto your child.
If your child is shy, don’t let her hear you call her by that label.
Teach her to stand up for herself.
Introverted kids usually have the capacity to develop great passions.
Cultivate these enthusiasms.
Respect your child’s desire for time and space to play alone.
Click here to discover all TEN TIPS ... along with some very wise observations.
I think you'll find that these illuminating guidelines will serve you well as you become a more astute, discerning student of your child, closely observing, appreciating, and delighting in who God has created her to be, with all her uniqueness, intricacies, and quirks.
And what if that little introvert is now almost as tall as you? I believe that it's never too late for a fresh start.
May God give you wisdom, stamina, and joy as you "train a child in the way he should go"
{Proverbs 22:6}.
Linda
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