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Barbara Markway, Ph.D., is a psychologist and author. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets, including: the New York Times, Washington Post, Today Show, and Good Morning America. Her first book, Dying of Embarrassment, has been named one of the most scientifically valid self-help books in a study published in Professional Psychology, Research and Practice.
Greg Markway, Ph.D., is a psychologist and author. He has co-authored three self-help books with Barbara, as well as being featured on the Today Show and in Men's Health, Health, and many other popular publications. He has also been a featured presenter at conferences on social anxiety and selective mutism.Follow Us Online
Category Archives: Children
Parenting the Shy Child: A Look at Labels
Although “shy” is not a negative term in our minds, we realize it’s sometimes not considered a desirable trait. Bernardo Carducci, a nationally-published researcher on shyness, frequently comments on our society’s prejudice against shyness. He says, “The problem is a … Continue reading
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Tagged children, labels, nurturing the shy child, parenting, shy, shy children, tips for parents of shy kids
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Tips for Teachers: Working with Young Children Who Are Shy
Last week we posted Back-to-School Tips for Parents. We’re continuing the theme this week with Tips for Teachers. Figure out what your shy students are interested in. You can ask them, use interest inventories, notice what they wear (sports jerseys? … Continue reading
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Tagged back-to-school, children, shy kids, shy students, social anxiety, teachers, tips for teachers
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Back to School Time: Tips for Parents
Returning to school after the summer break can be stressful for many kids, but this is especially true for cautious, quiet kids who take longer to adjust to new situations. And it can be stressful on parents, too, who want … Continue reading
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Tagged going back to school, shy children, tips for parents of shy kids
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Rugrats as Therapy–Chuckie and the Slide
As a psychologist, I have read many books and seen many training videos that explain cognitive behavior therapy (CBT). The best video, though, was not produced by a mental health professional. Instead, it is a cartoon that has aired on … Continue reading
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Tagged CBT, cognitive behavior therapy, fear, Rugrats
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The Wisdom of Chuckie
This past week, there was a letter to Dear Abby about a little girl who was too shy/anxious to talk with her aunt on the phone. When the aunt would visit, the girl would hide in her bedroom and not … Continue reading
