Shyness is a character trait; it’s not a choice. Ashley’s 10 and 14 year olds are both extremely shy, as is Ashley. Ashley sees traits in them that she abhorred about herself and worked to change and their dad, outgoing and social, just thinks they’re rude.
“Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking,” by Susan Cain - https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0307352153/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VGGFF9LX88NW&dchild=1&keywords=quiet+susan+cain&qid=1621200592&s=books&sprefix=Quiet%2Cstripbooks%2C202&sr=1-1
Bonnie Harris, MS.Ed., director of Connective Parenting, 30+ years of coaching, teaching, and writing for parents.
Website: bonnieharris.com
Email: bh@bonnieharris.com
Books: When Your Kids Push Your Buttons (workbook available)
Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids:
8 Principles for Raising Kids You’ll Love to Live With
Audio Books:
The Buttons Audio Course
Counseling/Coaching
All books and audiobooks can be purchased here:
https://bonnieharris.com/shop/
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