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help your introverted child thrive. Figure

out which subjects energize him

most, and let him run with them, either

with outside tutors, or extra programming

like science fairs or creative writing

classes. As for group activities,

coach him to look for comfortable roles

within larger groups. One of the advantages

of group work, even for introverts,

is that it often offers many different

niches. Urge your child to take the

initiative, and claim for himself the responsibility

of note-taker, picture-drawer,

or whatever role interests him most.

Participation will feel more comfortable

when he knows what his contribution is

supposed to be.

You can also help him practice speaking

up. Let him know that it’s OK to

take his time to gather his thoughts before

he speaks, even if it seems as if

everyone else is jumping into the fray.

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