Is one of your children "the shy one"? It's not uncommon for have three children and have each of them have personalities that are night and day. It's also not uncommon to have one child that is an extreme extrovert and another that is much more introspective.
Your shy child may not actually be too shy at all, it may rather be a case that he or she lacks the confidence to call a lot of attention to themselves that way your other kids do. The secret is find their special ability that lets that child shine as brightly on their own - you'll watch your "shy one" blossom into a confident youngster that doesn't mind being the center of attention, even if they don't get there as loudly as their other siblings.
Explore ArtWithin many a shy child is a very brilliant young mind. Explore art together, remind your child whatever they create doesn't need to look like a photograph but rather it's a view of the world through the artist's eye. Show them different artists such as Monet that looks like a mess up close with all those little dots of paint however from a distance, the dots form detailed imagery. Create a
special place to do art together - having a regular place to create will also relax your child so he or she can do their best and enjoy exploring art with you.
Try Out SportsIt doesn't mean running off and joining the T-ball team. Instead try some one on one sports so you can work on catching, throwing, kicking and other physical activities. Praise your child mightily when he really tries his best even if 9 out of 10 of the kicks he made went elsewhere, the idea is to help him learn to do it well and find confidence within himself.
BrainGrowersIf your shy one isn't into sports and really doesn't take to art, let him wow you with his mind. Many shy ones have outstanding abilities for reading and seeing details in books that others miss. Make some time to sit down every day and read a book together and then talk about. Your shy one's insights will be intriguing.
Those are just a few ways to coax your shy one out of their shell and help them bloom!
Labels: boys, girls, pretend-play
by: Child Basics
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