Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child
Introverted children are often misunderstood, even by their parents, who worry about them. Engaged by their interior world, they’re often regarded as aloof. Easily overwhelmed by too much stimulation, they can be seen as unmotivated. Content with just one or two close friends, they may be perceived as unpopular. Parents fret that they are unhappy and maladjusted. But the truth is quite different: Introverted children are creative problem solvers. Introverted children love to learn. Introverted children have a high EQ (emotional IQ) and are in touch with their feelings. They take time to stop and smell the roses, and they enjoy their own company. They are dependable, persistent, flexible, and lack vanity.
How can parents help their introverted children discover and cultivate these wonderful gifts? Help is here. Written by Dr. Marti Olsen Laney, author of The Introvert Advantage with 74,000 copies in print, The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child fully explains introversion as a hardwired temperament, not a disability, and tells just what parents need to do to help their child become the person he or she is meant to be—and succeed in an extroverted world. Beginning with a 30-question quiz that places a child on the introvert/extrovert continuum, The Hidden Gifts shows parents how to foster a climate that allows introverted kids to discover their inner strengths; schedule ways for a very young innie to recharge those batteries and teach an older child to do it for him- or herself; create a harmonious household with siblings, and parents, of different temperaments; help innies find success at school, sports, parties, and other group activities.
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I just finished reading this book, and although it was geared towards parents of innies, found it very helpful in understanding myself as an introvert better, and the family dynamics i had to deal with growing up. I was constantly told i was shy but never actually really felt shy but soon enough began to believe it. I never felt like i was understood as a person either and still get that feeling today (i’ve been accused of being ‘anti-social’ and get quite tired of constantly having to explain myself) but i’m just happy knowing that there are people like me in the world who understand what it’s like to be an introvert. i will definitely be seeking out the other books.
Hi,
Thank you for posting this information on the hidden gift of the introverted child.
I got to understand myself in adulthood that I am introverted and have come to like it.
when i was a child i was playful though I wasnt the ring leader of any school gang, i think the peer pressure and mob psychology made me more social. however as I entered university i learnt that i was a reserved person and back then i didnt understand why and my peers thought it was unusual but it kept me off a lot of trouble. I then came upon the knowledge of introverts, extroverts etc and have uderstood my world better. I would appreciate more artivles on how to live a meaningful life as an introverted woman and how to find a mate.
regards,
Rosalind