About this episode
Jess explores the topic of supporting shy children and offers practical strategies for parents.
In this episode of Robot Unicorn, Jess dives deep into the often misunderstood topic of supporting shy children. Listeners will learn the three main reasons children exhibit shyness and walk away with practical, compassionate strategies, such as the "step-back" method and role-playing, to help their slow-to-warm child navigate social situations. Whether you are raising a sensitive child or were a shy kid yourself, this episode offers the empowering insights and warm validation you need! Get 10% OFF parenting courses and kids' printable activities at Nurtured First using the code ROBOTUNICORN. We’d love to hear from you! Have questions you want us to answer on Robot Unicorn? Send us an email: podcast@robotunicorn.net. Credits: Editing by The Pod Cabin Artwork by Wallflower Studio Production by Nurtured First Head to nurturedfirst.com/bodysafety to learn more about our Body Safety & Consent course!
People in this episode
Host: Jess
Topics covered
- shyness
- parenting
- supporting children
- social skills
- compassionate strategies
Keywords
- shy kids
- parenting strategies
- social situations
- step-back method
- role-playing
Sponsors
Nurtured First
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Pod Cabin, Wallflower Studio, Robot Unicorn, nurturedfirst.com
Products: Body Safety & Consent course
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