° Help Your Shy Toddler

Most toddlers are naturally shy. Do not feel anxious if your kid seems shy and afraid to socialize with other people. Since your child is still young, it can be difficult to tell why your child is acting that way. You can try asking for advice from your friends, but they can only tell you theories about it. Doctors, on the other hand, will only tell you to just let your toddler act that way since shyness is a common trait among two and three-year-olds.

Instead of worrying about your toddler, the best thing that you can do is to look for ways that will help your kid overcome his/her shyness. Help your child understand his/her feelings so that your kid will be able to socially interact with other adults and children. Parents who are able to give enough support to their shy toddler rear a confident child in the future. You can transform your shy toddler into an active and fun-loving one through the following ways:

1. Accept your toddler's shyness - If you happen to be a naturally outgoing and socially amiable person, it can be very hard for you to bring your child along. But, you have to accept your kid for whoever he/she is. You have to understand that every person is unique and you cannot expect your child to act the same way as you do. If you will force your toddler and mould him/her to be the person that you want your kid to be, you are just hampering his/her personal growth. Be supportive in all aspects.
   
2. Avoid labeling - Do not frequently describe your toddler as “shy“ if you are asked to describe him/her. Avoid labeling your child because this will not improve him/her. As a matter of fact, you might end up hurting your child's feelings if you are labeling him/her and this might damage your child's self-esteem.
   
3. Encourage, but avoid being pushy - Encourage and motivate your child, but never push him/her. For example, if there is a group of children playing in the park, tell your child that he/she can play with them. Do this little by little until your child participates with them. This will help boost your child's confidence.
   
4. Sometimes it helps to practice - Try to do some role playing. Make use of your child's toys and invent a social situation where he/she needs to introduce him/herself and take part in the game. Ask your toddler to take the lead and start a game with his/her toys. Do this frequently. Soon, you will notice that your child will do the same if faced in a similar situation since children are very good at imitating adults.
   
5. Prepare your toddler - Most children are very sensitive whenever they are faced in unfamiliar situations. There are certain instances wherein their sensitivity results to shyness. Try to introduce activities to your child like playgroups so he/she will know how people interact with each other.

Do not grow frustrated. Remember your toddler is still young and will grow out of his/her shyness when your child grows older. Just try to motivate your toddler as much as you can. In time, you will notice that he/she is becoming more and more confident. But if the problem continues until your kid is four or five years old, you can try to seek for professional assistance. There are many counselors out there that can help you out.

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