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 ...

Maybe it seems like your child is the only timid tot in the playgroup. Instead of joining his pint-sized pals in a game of chase, your shy toddler stays Velcroed on your lap. Or he hides his face when ...

Your child seems to struggle connecting with others, and you are getting worried. She is quiet, often alone, and has a hard time making friends. You know research shows that shy kids are more prone to ...

Some toddlers are little chatterboxes, and some are shy and barely speak at all. New research suggests that shy kids understand what is being said to them, but choose to clam up when it comes to ...

Toddlers who don't talk much may not necessarily have a language delay, new research finds. Shy kids understand words, but when spoken to, they may clam up instead of speaking up. The study is a step ...