How to help a shy child: gentle ways to coax her into the world
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Shy children can be encouraged to open up and be assertive with the right amount of coaching and encouragement. Teasing or subtle sarcasm should be avoided, as are comparisons with more gregarious siblings or friends and overprotectiveness. Parents should also be a social role model for their shy children.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1998
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Stubborn resistance
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Some parents find their babies' stubborn behavior difficult to handle. However, such behavior can be handled by distracting babies from the source of their struggle. Giving babies more liberty also helps tame their aggressive and stubborn behavior.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1999
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Only, not lonely
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Advice for parents on bringing up an only child is offered. Traditional stereotypes of only children are disproved, and means suggested to overcome the lack of siblings and parental over-anxiety which could present problems.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 2000
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