10 Signs of a Timid Child and What You Should Do About It

This kiddo isn't the type who can just approach a new group of kids at the park and instantly become best friends. If they have trouble breaking into new social groups, you can take some of the pressure off by explaining that having fewer friends that they connect with is more important than having a ton of acquaintances. You can also work on developing these new social skills be fostering less intimidating situations — like setting up one-on-one introductions/play dates — and you can also build their confidence by role playing with them so they can learn how to initiate a new game or introduce themselves to a classmate.