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Does your child struggle to make friends with other children or hide behind you when he meets people unfamiliar to him? Shyness in children is not a disorder, but simply an aspect of his character, and should not generate much concern.

Psychologists do not associate psychological distress with shyness in children, and it is not something that impairs his social functioning. All it takes is a little patience and a little help, and in most cases everything will work out for the best.

In any case, to alleviate your worries, it might be helpful to learn more, and also to read some tips on how to help your child in relating to others.

The arrival of a younger brother or sister is a very relevant change for a child.

When a brother or sister arrives, the older child may have to deal with mixed feelings such as jealousy or think that the parents will have less care and attention for him. To prevent this from happening, there are a few things parents can do to help your older child cope with this time of important change.

Parents can then put into practice some small strategies that can make the arrival of the newborn less traumatic for the older baby.