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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.

A mother comforts her introverted and anxious child, who refuses to go to school
Parenting

What to Do When Your Introverted, Anxious Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School

When introverted kids refuse to go to school, it might mean they’re struggling to spend time in an environment not designed for them.

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A highly sensitive, introverted parent feels overwhelmed with parenting her toddlers
Parenting

How to Tune Out the Noise When Raising Toddlers as a Sensitive, Introverted Parent

When you have toddlers, noise is a given. It’s a lot for any parent, but it can be especially hard for sensitive, introverted ones.

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An introvert lives with extroverted parents.
Parenting

How to Live With Extroverted Parents When You’re an Introvert — And They Don’t Get It

Growing up as the only introvert in a house full of extroverts was hard. I thought I was “wrong” for needing solitude.

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Two parents talk while having coffee
Parenting

How to Socialize With Fellow Parents When You’re an Introvert

Not only are we supposed to teach our kids how to make friends, but then we have to make friends with these kids’ parents. Who knew?

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A highly sensitive, introverted parent carries his crying son
Parenting

How to Calm Big Emotions for Your Sensitive Kid and Yourself

To help our sensitive and introverted kids soothe their strong emotions, we must start with ourselves.

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An introverted parent playing chess with his extroverted son
Parenting

The Mistakes I Made Parenting an Extroverted Child (And What I Learned as an Introvert)

I learned that you have to be proactive. It’s not enough to sit back and wait for your extroverted child to come to you.

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Introverted parents read to their child
Parenting

5 Realistic Ways for Introverted and Sensitive Parents to Decompress Right Now

As an introverted or sensitive parent, supporting yourself is the first step toward supporting your family.

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An introverted parent trying to work and care for her baby
Parenting

11 Realistic Ways to Get More Alone Time as an Introverted Parent

When you’re an introverted parent, getting alone time can seem impossible — but you absolutely need it.

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an introvert is punished by class participation grades
Parenting

How Class Participation Grades Unfairly Punish Introverts (And What Teachers Should Do Instead)

Introverts have a lot of thoughts to contribute and may be capable of deeper insight than the extroverts who dominate the class discussion.

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An introverted parent reads to her children
Parenting

The Best Parts of Being an Introverted Parent

Life can be chaotic with small children, but introverts have a unique set of traits that can make them amazing parents.

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