7 Reasons Introverts Make Exceptional Parents, According to Experts

As you can imagine, being in a crowded backyard with tons of screaming kids isn't an introvert's favorite activity in the world, but they make it work. "It can be a struggle for introverts to enjoy themselves at events like kids birthday parties, but thankfully there are plenty of extroverted parents who are jumping in, so they're not going to stand out so much if they happen to blend a bit into the background," says Dr. Whitbourne.

And that's not necessarily a bad thing, she adds, saying, "In fact, some people may regard the ability to blend into the background can be a good parenting trait because it may mean that you're more kid-focused than self-focused."