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Nov 2020

19m 44s

#210: Helping Shy Toddler with Social Sk...

Erin Royer, MA Clinical Psychology, Child Development Specialist

About this episode

A mom wants to know how to help her very shy toddler become more comfortable in social situations. Erin covers the social development at 2 along with tips for working with shy children. Next Erin talks about when and how to reason with children and how this can help circumvent power struggles.

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