Why are some kids shy? With Koraly Pérez-Edga...

Tourette disorder and other tic disorders affect millions of people yet remain widely misunderstood. John Piacentini, PhD, director of the UCLA Child OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Clinic, explains the brain basis of Tourette disorder; talks about why tics are very common in you ...  عرض المزيد

Life is full of situations -- and people -- that try our patience, from a standstill traffic jam to an obstinate preschooler who won’t put on her shoes. Sarah Schnitker, PhD, talks about why patience can be so hard to come by; whether modern life and modern technology have made u ...  عرض المزيد

Who hasn’t had to wait at a doctor’s office well past the appointment time. It sucks. What is a reasonable amount of time to have to wait? Should you complain to someone? This episode starts with some interesting research that explains what you should do so your doctor knows your ...  عرض المزيد

Some children jump right into new situations, and some are slow to warm. But when is it shyness? And when is it something more? I welcome Dr. Melissa Giglio, a child clinical psychologist, author, and director of a private practice in Hong Kong. We discuss: How are shy kid ...  عرض المزيد

I was a shy kid and here is everything that I did to overcome it, or at least learn to cope with being shy. And before you even listen, please understand that being shy does not make you any less of a person than someone that is outgoing. You are you, you are strong and you are p ...  عرض المزيد

Shyness can be an inhibiting trait that prevents individuals from fully expressing themselves and engaging with others. However with determination and practice it is possible to overcome shyness and cultivate confidence. By understanding the underlying causes of shyness and imple ...  عرض المزيد