Shy, a children's relaxation and mindfulness story for kids

Shy

Written and narrated by Chanel Tsang

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Kaala’s making her way up the mountains, in search of an ancient hidden treasure. But something’s happened—someone’s been following her! Today we talk about shyness and introverts. If you’ve been enjoying Peace Out, please consider making a donation to keep our podcast ad-free! Go to bedtime.fm/support for more details. Thank you!

Questions

When do you feel shy (meeting new people, first day of school, at a party, etc.)?
Think of something that someone has done to make you feel less shy.
Who’s your best friend? Do you remember how you felt when you first met?
Do you have a friend who you like now but wasn’t sure if you’d like them when you first met? How did you become friends?

Resources:

The Shy Spectrum in Kids: Should You Be Concerned About Your Child’s Shyness?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shyness-is- nice/201306/the-shy- spectrum-in- kids

Are You Shy, Introverted, Both, or Neither (and Why Does It Matter)?

https://www.quietrev.com/are-you- shy-introverted- both-or- neither-and- why-does- it-matter/

Raising an Introvert in an Extroverted World

http://www.parents.com/kids/development/shy/raising-an- introvert/

Study Sheds Light on What Makes People Shy

https://www.livescience.com/6291-study- sheds-light- people-shy.html

Shyness and children

http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/shyness_what_to_do_about_it.html

Peace out, and peace within.