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Monday, January 7, 2013   Today's topic is raising a shy child
and helping them succeed. You and your child's teacher can work
together.  According to, first of all normalize shyness and
depict it in a positive light. Nearly fifty percent of the adult
population in the United States is believed to be shy, and
shyness is normal.  Give shy children a job to do. Much like shy
adults, shy children do better when they have something to do
that allows them to feel like they're making a contribution and
have a reason to interact with others.  Comment on their
successes and post their work. Most shy children crave
attention, but dread it at the same time they want to feel
special. They have difficulty being in the limelight.  Playing
games where family members raise their hand to speak. Having
children read stories to their parents instead of parents
reading the stories to them.  Encourage children to speak for
themselves whenever possible such as when orde