"Sometimes, this NYT article points out, extroverts and introverts may find themselves in the same family.
Respond with Sensitivity
Build the foundation of trust and empathy beginning in infancy. Tune in to what your child is communicating to you, then respond consistently and appropriately. Babies cannot be expected to self-soothe, they need calm, loving, empathetic parents to help them learn to regulate their emotions. Respond sensitively to a child who is hurting or expressing strong emotion, and share in their joy.
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"The takeaway for this generation could be an understanding that they gain emotional strength when drawing others near for support and, in turn, lending comfort to them." |
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