Shy child: what to do to parents
Childish shyness is a more serious phenomenon,than it is customary to think about. The embarrassed kid hardly makes contact with others, is too emotional and fearful, constrained in communicating with peers and adults. He is often depressed and in constant tension. How to help a child cope with excessive shyness?
Do not make reprimands and comparisons "show off." Such public escapades do not motivate and do not help to overcome the situation - they only exacerbate stress and cause the crumbs to become even more locked up in themselves. If you need to conduct an educational conversation - do it tete-a-tete. Try to state your position constructively - for example, do not shame the kid for not being able to start a conversation first or say hello, but tell how nice it would be for people to do such an act.
Conduct a game therapy. Read aloud poems and fairy tales, repeat movements of animals and birds, arrange home plays, participate in role-playing situations "at the doctor's reception", "at school", "on the bus" - choose games in which expression, artistry, ability to express emotions. Do not tilt and do not teach the baby when he is keen: remember that playing therapy is a way to overcome difficulties and fill the gaps in communication.
Be an example. If you calmly, easily and kindly communicate with family and friends, the child will be much easier to cope with their own shyness. He will gradually copy your behavior, intonation and facial expressions, gradually gaining self-confidence.
