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8 Ways to Help Your Teen Overcome Shyness

Confidence & Self-Esteem, Empowered Kids, Success & Personal Development

Do you notice that your teen prefers to stay at home alone rather than go out and spend time with friends? It’s conceivable that they are dealing with their shyness and are unclear about how to handle or overcome it.

Being shy isn’t a bad thing.

But when you have a shy teenager, it might be that they are suffering from low confidence. Teenagers who are timid may find it difficult to express themselves, participate in social activities, or even make new friends.

If you want to help your teenager overcome this limitation, it’s important to consider the teen’s feelings and use a gentle approach.

Getting rid of shyness can take time, so it’s crucial not to push your teen too far.
If you think your teen is letting their shyness get in the way of living their best life, Consider these strategies to help them triumph:

1. Take Time to Understand Them
2. Talk to your teen
3. Start slow
4. Develop real strategies together
5. Rehearse the strategies at home
6. Encourage positive thinking
7. Work on speaking up in different situations
8. Focus on activities the teen loves

Do you Struggle with Getting Enough Sleep?

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I’ve been paying attention to my sleep quite a bit since the beginning of the year.
Adults need seven to eight hours of sleep every night and teens need nine, yet studies show that far too many people don’t get the sleep they need.

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Which musical instrument is the right one to start with?

Health, Piano, Success & Personal Development

It often happens that when parents decide to give their little one the wonderful gift of musical learning, they get excited about the instrument they like best.

Or suddenly, if they already play the guitar, they like the idea that they learn the same thing, because they already have the instrument at home.

But is this the best thing to do for a young child?

To be honest, no.

There are instruments that are suitable to start in the world of music at an early age, because they have certain characteristics, which are adjusted to the development needs of the child.

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10 Tips to Teach Your Child The Art of Giving

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Is there an “art of giving”? I believe there is. Much like how a painter creates unique masterpieces and writers craft heartfelt words, gifting is an opportunity to express care for those around us- it’s one way we show our hearts.

Teaching your child how to give to others can increase their self-esteem and help them look out for others that are less fortunate. It also teaches them that the world doesn’t revolve around them, something all children can learn.

Teaching kids to give also encourages saying no to selfishness and prepares them to be more inclusive towards others.

Try these strategies that may prove useful:

1. Lead by example.
2. Encourage generosity by showing them that their help benefits others.
3. Teach your children to give of their time and energy
4. Give them lessons on sharing.
5. Share how you feel when you give.
6. Consider donor-advised funds.
7. Look for opportunities to give.
8. Start small.
9. Be clear.
10. Teach your children positive values.