Seen But Not Heard: Helping Your Child Find Their Voice

Is your child quiet, shy or reserved?Do they struggle to get heard in group settings?Are you worried their introversion is holding them back?As parents we naturally worry about our children, but here’s some breaking news: just because they might be reserved or quiet, it does not mean they lack belief or confidence.They may not know how to assert themselves in certain situations as well as others, or even as well as you or their siblings, so in this episode I am going to help you spot the signs where additional support may be needed, and give you some expert advice on how to help your children find their voice.So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation…Highlights from this episode:01:09 - Some children are naturally more reserved than others03:10 - Home is a safe space05:48 - The wooden spoon09:05 - Does your child need additional support?12:14 - Signs of low self-belief or lack of confidence14:53 - A compliment is like a non-stick pan18:53 - Finding opportunities for your child to test their capabilities21:56 - Practice practice practice23:36 - What are you modelling?💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend💚  mentioned in the episodesDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.