REMINDER: Shy Kids 1. Acknowledge Feelings “It can be hard to walk into a new house filled with relatives. Lots of people want to say hello to you. That can feel scary.” 2. Adjust Expectations: Give a child something to do instead of pressuring him to be social. “You can carry in the chips and put them in the bowl for people to eat.” 3. Offer a Choice “Do you want to sit on the couch and watch the kids set up the trains? Or do you want to have a snack with the grown-ups first?” 4. Be Playful (Sock puppet talking.) “Hi there! Would you like a corn chip?” 5. Put the Child in Charge “Jamie will
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