Category Archives: introverts and parents

No introverted child left behind!

Imagine this scenario.  A dozen kids are running around, playing and chasing, screaming and laughing.  A 7 year old boy is sitting in the grass engrossed in a book.  Mom goes over to him and says “Okay – honey that … Continue reading

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Our introvered kids are coming up short!

Parents – Does this sound familiar? – A teacher provides feedback that your child is too quiet or soft spoken. – You notice that your child hangs back in groups of kids but talks your ear off at the dinner … Continue reading

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Supporting Introverted Children So They Thrive

As a parent of introverted children you can liberate them from the stifling and exhausting expectations of the extroverted world.  If you are like most people you don’t have a deep understanding of introversion.  As a consequence you may unwittingly … Continue reading

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Free lunch time call Thursday, April 16 at noon: 3 Ways to Save Your Sanity as an Introverted Mom or Dad!

After a week-end of lots of connection with family I was so anticipating my precious alone time at work on a Monday morning.  While in the shower my daughter comes bounding in  “Mom there is no school today!” “No school?  … Continue reading

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Jeanine featured as a guest blogger on saving (or losing?) your sanity as an introverted parent

A few weeks ago I connected with a fabulous woman and coach who helps stressed out moms find calm in chaos.  Alex wrote a guest blog on finding space recently for the Intelligent Introvert.  Today I appear on her blog … Continue reading

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Losing your sanity as an introverted mom or dad?

After a week-end of lots of connection with family I was so anticipating my precious alone time Monday morning.  While in the shower my daughter comes bounding in – “Mom there is no school today!!!” “No school?  SHIT!!!” I respond … Continue reading

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Mondays bring me back home

In our house week-ends are a free for all.  The well orchestrated schedule of the week days are out the window.  And that’s partly what make week-ends so delicious.  We lounge in the mornings, do family activities together, hang out … Continue reading

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