YourTango

3 Non-Pushy Ways Parents Can Help Shy Kids Make Forever Friends

These might include joining in with younger kids, staying out of the lunchroom, sitting only with one safe friend, things he ...
Oregonian

Dear Abby: How can I convince my shy, stubborn mom she needs to make friends

DEAR ABBY: My mother, who is 69, recently moved close to where my wife and I live to be near us as she ages. On the whole, this has been great for all of us. Mom is in good health and still very ...

How to help a ‘shy child’ feel confident about starting school

Show your child the school. Walk, drive or use public transport, whatever you’ll be doing when school starts. Just peeking ...
MLive

Dear Abby: Forcing a shy parent to make friends isn’t the right answer

DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing now that she has moved closer to them, and worried they’ll be her only ...
Oregonian

Dear Abby: Forcing shy mom into making friends in her new town is just going to cause stress

DEAR ABBY: “Looking Out for Mom in Chicago” (Aug. 16) was concerned that 69-year-old Mom wasn’t getting out and socializing now that she has moved closer to them, and worried they’ll be her only ...