Shy children are at greater risk, when compared to outgoing children, of being bullied, feeling insecure, having bouts of chronic sadness, giving in to peer pressure, and having anxiety. Source: Photo ...

Dear Eric: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill confidence and as a ...

Ever wonder how you can beat your shyness or your nervousness in a networking event? Not sure how to start a conversation or what to talk about? Well here we go through some tips and hacks to help you ...

DEAR ERIC: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill confidence and as a ...

If you Google “famous introverts,” you’ll get an interesting list of luminaries: Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, Bill Gates, Steven Spielberg, Eleanor Roosevelt, Al Gore, Marissa Mayer, Abraham Lincoln, ...

There's nothing wrong with being a bit shy, but if you're not careful, it can hold you back from achieving some amazing things. Shyness can sometimes come across as timid, but the two have nothing to ...

My preschooler is very shy. She is afraid of meeting new people and always hides behind my skirt. Although she talks quite a lot at home, in new situations she tends to become as silent as a clam.

Dear Eric: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals the show.” I’m not sure how to help instill confidence and as a ...

A recent study provides new evidence on the neural basis of shyness, suggesting a link between this personality trait and spontaneous activity in the cerebellum. The research indicates that the ...