Maybe some of you mylot parents can give me some insight......
@christinawise87 (856)
United States
February 15, 2010 4:31pm CST
My 3 year old seems to be super shy and is very emotional. He will talk when he wants to but if its to ask for something, or to explain something he really wont. Did your kids go through this stage? What helps get him to tell us whats wrong and step out of his shell? He just seems to be in a rut not wanting to talk but when he wants to.
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@brynnesmom (169)
• Canada
17 Feb 10
Try giving him other ways to express himself. Kids that young have a hard time expressing their feelings. Talk to him about how you feel in different situations using language that is appropriate for him to emulate...give him the words he needs. Pay attention to the situations that seem to cause him more anxiety, that could help you pinpoint what the problem might be. And give him lots of opportunity to be successful, art projects, sorting clean socks, brushing his own teeth. There are many times during the day that allowing him to do things for himself, even if it isn't up to your standards, will build self-esteem. Praise him for doing such a great job...and then resort the socks when he isn't around! Show him that you have confidence in his ability to do things for himself.
@christinawise87 (856)
• United States
17 Feb 10
I see this is some good insight I will try that and see if it helps he is just super shy he is coming out of it seems more each day just seems to make me scared I think he is behind or something when he really isn't and worry myself.
@jugsjugs (12967)
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15 Feb 10
I have found that the best time for a child of any age to open up and talk about their problems is when there is only one person with the child as that way they do not feel so intimidated.I also find the best time for a child to talk is when they are in a car or walking with you.There are alot of children that are very shy until they go to full time school,give it time as your child is only 3 years old.
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@christinawise87 (856)
• United States
15 Feb 10
Oh ok thank you I will try that the one on one talking and the walking thing see if that helps with getting him to open up. I just don't want him to be like that at school crying all the time and not telling people what is wrong so that know one knows what will make him better.
@recycledgoth (9894)
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15 Feb 10
I think most kids go through the quiet or shy stage. My son was often very shy and spoke only when he really wanted to. Once he started at school he blossomed :-D
@christinawise87 (856)
• United States
15 Feb 10
yea there is hope thank god. I was so scared that maybe he was just gonna be a super shy kid and stay that way. I hope school does help him out. I think I might put him in head-start next year. I think that will help him a lot. thanks for telling that it make me feel so much better.
