Does your child hide behind you at a family gathering, avoids eye contact with relatives or refuses to answer when spoken to? Shyness in children is common but for parents, it can feel worrying, ...

It can be almost painful to watch very shy children, overwhelmed and tense, acutely aware of their vulnerabilities. For many, timidity around new people is a temporary response to stresses at home.

Your child seems to struggle connecting with others, and you are getting worried. She is quiet, often alone, and has a hard time making friends. You know research shows that shy kids are more prone to ...