How Do I Teach My 5 Year Old Daughter to Be a Little More Assertive

Updated on March 15, 2008
K.N. asks from Poplar Grove, IL
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My Daughter is very shy with other children. We are trying to encourage her to meet other children in the neighborhood but she just hangs her head down and talks very quietly under her breath. We have told her to introduce herself and ask the other childs name where they go to school how old etc... but she either wont do it or asks so quitely that she they cant here her. The problem also extends in school. I found out at lunch time she is not taking her drinks at lunch or fruit because she is too timid. A few times she has even had an accident in school because she is too shy to ask the teacher to go to the bathroom. Any ideas on helping her overcome this?

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R.R.

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Hi K.! Welcome to Tulsa! My family and I moved from PR to Tulsa a few years ago. With the moving and changes associated with it, it might be harder on your little girl!
Different children have diffrent personalities. Some are shy and some like my 5 years old, are way too friendly!
One of my daughter's friends used to be shy, still is but not as much. They play together and share just fine!
Thought that you might be interested in making a play date so the girls can share some time and us, just send me a personal message! Near our home there are parks and our home has a large fenced yard. I have an almost 2 boy, and my 5 years old girl, the other 2 are grown ladies, married already!

Hugs!
R.

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M.E.

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K., welcome to Tulsa!There are some positive dvd/video's avail. about making friends, not being shy, etc.We use to watch ones made by Steve Green.The kids loved it.It takes place in the park and kids having fun when they reach out.Prayer, encouragement, and being patient helps too! M.

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V.

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My 6 yr old daughter has issues making friends. She has starting to come out of her shel ever since I put her in a martial arts program in owasso. She is excelling and I am seeing her open up in other areas (social and educational).

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