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How to Help Your Kids be More Outgoing

August 24, 2021 by Elizabeth Grillo

It can be difficult to know what to do when you’re a parent of an introverted child. That’s why this article is going to provide some helpful tips on how to help your kids become more outgoing.

Encourage your children, even if it feels like a lost cause at times

If you have an introverted child who seems unmotivated to socialize or speak up, keep in mind that everyone has their own unique personality trait and some people are more naturally reserved than others. It’s important that your child knows that it’s completely okay to be reserved and allow others to take the lead.

In fact, introverted people often have fascinating insights that they are just unwilling or unaccustomed to sharing with others! You may find that your son or daughter is actually a talented artist, storyteller, or game player who just doesn’t feel comfortable sharing her talents in front of the whole class.

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Encourage your child to bring his or her work home and share it with you, privately. This could be a great way for him or her to open up about what’s going on inside and get some fresh air.

Stay positive – even when things don’t seem very positive

When an introverted child is feeling bored, they may appear to be uninterested. However, it could just be that he or she doesn’t know how to appropriately express their feelings.

The truth is that we all experience boredom from time to time and if your son or daughter seems tired, try suggesting a fun activity that isn’t too stimulating. For example, a nice walk through the park often makes everyone feel better!

If you’ve done everything that you can think of to engage your child and they still seem tired or bored, ask yourself if he or she has had enough playtime for the day. If not, try making them do another activity, like going for a bike ride or reading something entertaining.

Encourage your child to take up an after-school hobby

If you have a son or daughter who is starting to get bored with the same old after-school activities, consider encouraging them to try out something new.

For example, if they’ve always loved playing basketball, consider signing them up for a team or getting them lessons to take their game to the next level.

If your son or daughter is more of a creative genius, encourage them to try out drawing classes or music lessons. There are many things that you can do as a parent in order to help foster and develop an introverted child’s interests and talents.

Encourage your kids to be more social on their own terms

One of the best ways to help prepare a child who is naturally reserved for the world around them is to encourage your son or daughter to make friends in their own unique way.

For example, if your son or daughter is an introvert, they might not feel comfortable approaching new people on their own. To combat this issue, encourage your child to go to a local meet up group for the activity that he or she enjoys most.

If you really want to help your introverted kid become more outgoing, try some of the tips in this article. And remember that encouragement is one of the most important things to cultivate in an introverted child.

Filed Under: Mindful Parent

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