No matter the phrase, implying that shyness is a bad thing can be harmful for a quiet kid to hear. Illustration: HuffPost; Photos: Getty Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re ...

The classic labels of introvert and extrovert have long been used to explain why some people thrive off of social interaction and why some people prefer solitude. While neither one is “better” than ...

Introverted children have a lot to offer the world. Often creative, passionate, and deep-thinking, introverted children bring a different type of energy and social dynamic to home and school.

For extroverts, their oxygen comes from being around people, lively conversations, and one-of-a-kind encounters. Introverts, on the other hand, can often get by without small talk and prefer to be ...

If you love to socialize, have high energy that can't be tamed, and find a boost in morale by spending time with others, it's likely that you're an extrovert. Extroverts aren't afraid to be friendly, ...

There is a meme in modern therapy culture saying that you shouldn’t try to change – you are perfectly imperfect, and that the right people will accommodate your every idiosyncrasy. Relatedly, ...

If you want to understand yourself better, there is no shortage of systems, beliefs, and tests out there offering help, from astrology, to corporate favorite Myers Briggs, to scientists’ preferred ...

Uncomfortable situations are scary for everyone, but they’re especially scary for children, who don’t have much control over the situations they’re put in. Parents or caretakers who want their kid to ...