What should I do if my baby is shy and timid?

Many parents have the question of why other people's children are naturally fearless, while their own children are very timid when seeing strangers and have to hide behind their parents. In fact, every child has a different personality. Although they have not been tempered by acquired factors, their innate genetic factors have already determined them. So, what should you do if your child is particularly shy and timid?

Babies are born to imitate adults, so talk to them more and communicate with them more when they are very young. Don’t think that they don’t understand. In fact, they are learning to store information, and the difference will be revealed when they can communicate and speak. Children who are taken care of by the elderly only have to eat, drink, defecate and urinate, so their language development is slow. Babies who communicate and talk more start talking early and have rich expressions. I have observed many babies in this regard and they are indeed different. Early communication is the first step in laying a solid foundation for your baby's future language and communication.

Express love to your children more often, such as saying "Mom loves you" gently and hugging your children more. Children who grow up in a loving environment are more relaxed, more receptive to new things, and less averse to strangers.

Take your children out more often. When my baby was young, he went out often and met many children without being afraid of strangers. But for a period of time, I didn’t go out because the weather was cold. When I went out again, I didn’t dare to go in the elevator when I saw people. At this time, don't blame the child, scold the baby why you are not as good as before, and don't force the child. The best way is to hold the child, so that she will feel safer, comfort her and tell her that the people in the elevator are uncles and aunts. After a few times, as she goes out more often and sees more people, she will not be afraid anymore.

Set a good example. Children like to read picture books and listen to stories. To address their shyness, you can make up stories and tell them to them. For younger children, they can read picture books, such as my baby reading the Baby Bear picture book, to help them learn to say hello and goodbye to people.

Parents should lead by example. When taking children out or talking to other people at home, if parents greet them naturally and say thank you, the children will naturally imitate them and call people uncle or aunt when they meet them and say goodbye when they leave.

Children are only shy for a period of time. With correct guidance from parents, they can help their children become confident and better able to communicate with others.