Some kids are naturally chatty. Others feel awkward and self-conscious when talking with people they don’t know well. They freeze up and say nothing or mutter one-word answers. For shy kids, casually ...

When a child is upset, a lot of adults reach for the same reflexive line, “What’s wrong?” It sounds caring, but it can feel like an interrogation to a kid who is already overwhelmed. Instead of ...

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