The Shy Child : Overcoming and Preventing Shyness from Infancy to Adulthood

About this book

Two out of every five people in the U.S. regard themselves as "shy." Yet, shyness can be cured, says Dr. Philip Zimbardo, the nation's leading authority on shyness. With co-author Shirley Radl, Dr. Zimbardo presents a program for overcoming and preventing shyness from infancy to adulthood. The book is based on pioneering research conducted at the Stanford Shyness Clinic, including surveys of people in the U.S. and abroad, with children, parents, and teachers. The book documents which parenting "style" encourages self-confidence in a child, helps with the problems of being shy and provides methods for building a child's trust and self-esteem. It explores the role that school plays in contributing to a child's shyness, and suggests ways to improve the quality of the classroom experience for every child. THE SHY CHILD is the only book to provide an effective program for conquering childhood shyness, before it has a chance to limit a child's options and determine the course of the child's life. " ... offers parents and teachers alike valuable approaches to helping children conquer shyness before it adversely affects them." -- Childhood Education"...offers strategies for combating shyness, encouraging independence and teaching the child to be a social being." -- L.A. Herald Examiner"Of the dozens of how-to books that crossed our desk this year, this seemed particularly helpful..." -- Washington Post"Run to your nearest Bookstore and buy The Shy Child." -- Ann Landers"Shows parents how to create an environment most likely to build confidence and self-esteem in children from pre-school through college" -- Science News"Written in a pleasant, conversational style, unlike many research reports, it is a comprehensive guide..." -- Childhood Education