4. Prepare For Big Changes
Things like moving, a new sibling or a divorce can be hard on any child. But introverts are especially prone to reacting with a desire to understand. It might take several days before your child can fully grasp what a big change means for her, and that’s why you don’t want to spring something on her at the last minute. Many introverts are planners, and that means they need time to plan their thoughts and reactions too.
5. Don’t Push New Friends
Just because introverts are more reserved doesn’t mean they aren’t social. They just need to socialize at their own pace. If your child doesn’t feel comfortable around another child she hasn’t met before, don’t try to push her into becoming friends. Let her choose when she’s ready to try getting to know someone, and she’ll feel more confident in embracing new friends later on.
6. Reprimand Privately
No child wants to be disciplined with an audience. But introverted children can be very affected by public reprimanding. Since they will feel weighed down by the consequences of their actions, they are better equipped to handle them if they are disciplined in private.