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Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edgar, PhD

Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edgar, PhD

Update: 2024-11-13
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Our culture tends to prize being bold and outgoing, making the world harder to navigate for kids who are shy. Dr. Koraly Pérez-Edgar talks about temperament in young children, how shyness develops from babyhood on, the difference between shyness and introversion, how parents and other caregivers can best support shy kids, and recognizing the advantages of a shy temperament.

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Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edgar, PhD

Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edgar, PhD

American Psychological Association