Why You Should Never Compare Your Introverted Child to Others — And What to Do Instead
Every time you compare your introverted child to someone more talkative, this is what they hear: “You are not enough as you are.”
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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.
Every time you compare your introverted child to someone more talkative, this is what they hear: “You are not enough as you are.”
Often, when teachers call students “quiet,” what they really mean is, “there’s a problem.”
You’re not alone in feeling depleted as an introverted parent — but taking care of yourself is taking care of your kids, and everyone will be better off for it.
My introverted mom was my alibi to stop my friends from pushing me to go out. The truth was, as a secret introvert, I wanted to stay home anyway.
No, nap time does not count as alone time: You’re not alone just because the other person happens to be sleeping.
My nonstop chatterbox son taught me that when it’s relevant, speak up!
Home is where my family goes to have downtime. To have a steady stream of people coming through our home would add stress, not reduce it.
Highly active kids want constant attention and don’t enjoy alone time. But there are ways to cope that can work for you both.
My baby arrived, and suddenly I had zero introvert alone time — until I learned to get creative.
I never want my introverted daughters to wish they were invisible or question their right to stand up for themselves.