Skip to content

Want weekly tips on how to thrive as an introvert in a loud world? Subscribe here.

the logo for Introvert, Dear website

Introvert, Dear

Award-winning community for introverts

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS
  • Relatable
  • Growth
  • RelationshipsExpand
    • Love and Dating
    • Friends
  • Parenting
  • Science
  • Career
  • My Books
  • About Me & Contact
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest RSS
the logo for Introvert, Dear website
Introvert, Dear
Award-winning community for introverts
Home / Relationships / Parenting - Page 6

Parenting

Introverted Parents & Raising Introverted Children

Raising a child is never easy. But for introvert parents — or the parents of an introverted child — there are often challenges that others can’t relate to. Below, you can browse all of our parenting stories, or check out some of our favorites about tips for introverted parents, getting your needs met as an introverted mom, and some of the hurdles you may expect for introverted students in the classroom.

An introverted mother with her newborn baby
Parenting

How to Prepare for Giving Birth When You’re an Introvert or Sensitive Person

The birth journey is different for introverts and sensitive people, because they process the experience deeply.

Read More How to Prepare for Giving Birth When You’re an Introvert or Sensitive PersonContinue

an introverted child is negatively impacted by something an adult said
Parenting

5 Things Adults Say That Negatively Impact an Introverted Child

These comments can make introverted kids believe that they always need to be surrounded by others in order to be “normal” and valuable.

Read More 5 Things Adults Say That Negatively Impact an Introverted ChildContinue

An introverted mom helps her child with homework
Parenting

How Introverted Moms Can Survive the Busy Back-to-School Season

The more you can help your children move confidently through this time, the more ease and space there will be for you.

Read More How Introverted Moms Can Survive the Busy Back-to-School SeasonContinue

A mother reads to her introverted and extroverted children
Parenting

How to ‘Date’ Your Kids When One Is an Introvert and One Is an Extrovert

You don’t need to plan elaborate adventures to have a quality date with your child. In fact, often, simpler is better.

Read More How to ‘Date’ Your Kids When One Is an Introvert and One Is an ExtrovertContinue

An introverted mother on the bed with her extroverted child
Parenting

What I Am Teaching My Extroverted Child About Introverts

Since society seems to favor the extrovert ideal, I want to make sure my child understands that introverts are just as valuable.

Read More What I Am Teaching My Extroverted Child About IntrovertsContinue

An introverted child plays
Parenting

How to Plan a Playdate for Your Introverted Child

Since introverts take longer to open up, consistent playdates will give your introverted child more chances to connect with their friend.

Read More How to Plan a Playdate for Your Introverted ChildContinue

A mother with her introverted child and extroverted child
Parenting

How I Parent My Introverted Child vs. My Extroverted Child

One of the best ways to connect with my introverted and extroverted children as individuals is by spending time…

Read More How I Parent My Introverted Child vs. My Extroverted ChildContinue

A quiet introverted parent takes a walk with her son
Parenting

Making a Case for ‘Quiet’ Parenting as an Introvert

As an introverted parent, try to cultivate quietness in your kids where you can, through reading, spending time in nature, or even a car ride.

Read More Making a Case for ‘Quiet’ Parenting as an IntrovertContinue

Two children have a playdate
Parenting

The Introverted Parent’s Guide to Hosting a Playdate

When it comes to hosting playdates, having clear boundaries in place is key, like set start and end times.

Read More The Introverted Parent’s Guide to Hosting a PlaydateContinue

a boy plays baseball
Parenting

Just Because I’m Not Cheering at My Son’s Game Doesn’t Mean I Don’t Care

Introverts are thinking, reflecting people, and I can’t do that if I’m busy yelling or jumping up and down in the stands.

Read More Just Because I’m Not Cheering at My Son’s Game Doesn’t Mean I Don’t CareContinue

Page navigation

Previous PagePrevious 1 … 4 5 6 7 8 … 12 Next PageNext

Join the Introvert Revolution

Jenn Granneman reading her book Sensitive

Subscribe to our emails. One email at a time, we’re empowering introverts and sensitive people to embrace their strengths — and to start seeing their nature as a good thing.

You’ll get one email every Friday. No spam.


  • Write for Introvert, Dear
  • What Is an Introvert? Definition & Guide to Introversion
  • Resources
  • Introvert/Extrovert Test

Copyright 2024 Introvert, Dear LLC | Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosures
All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part in any manner without the permission of the copyright owner.

  • Relatable
  • Growth
  • Relationships
    • Love and Dating
    • Friends
  • Parenting
  • Science
  • Career
  • My Books
  • About Me & Contact
  • Subscribe to Newsletter
Search