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Nov 2023
47m 3s

Shyness is a Superpower: The Secret to R...

Audacy and Big Little Feelings
About this episode

We’re talking about why being shy isn’t a bad thing—in fact, “shyness,” aka listening to your inner voice that tells you to pause before blindly following the pact, can be a real SUPERPOWER as your kid gets older! Join us as we bust through the myth that only outgoing kids are the confident ones and share why shy kids are actually incredibly self-assured and self-aware. PLUS:

  • Game-changing tips to help your child feel comfortable in new situations
  • What to do EXACTLY in the moment when your kid is feeling nervous or scared
  • How to build your kid’s confidence and foster resilience while preserving their inner voice
  • 5 easy strategies you can start using TODAY to support “shy” kids and shift them into full-on thriving mode
  • The *secrets* to raising secure, confident, self-assured children
  • A surprise guest joins us mid-episode! Any guesses?
  • The transcript of this episode can be found here!


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