Here’s the cold, hard truth. If you try to force it, it won’t work and will likely push them further away. So how, you ask, do you get them to talk to you more? Be chill when you do.

Some of us find people overwhelming and that’s okay. However, it can get complicated, and even more overwhelming, when your child is an extrovert while you are firmly in camp introvert. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be an endless source of stress.

Raise the child you have. It’s a simple statement, but not always so easy. If you are an extrovert and used to wanting, needing, and being around people to thrive, raising an introvert can be confusing. The key to remember is we are each our own individual selves with our own unique needs.

Generally speaking, parents know you shouldn’t lie to children. Parents try not to do so. But there is one white lie that gets overlooked: “We’re leaving in 5 minutes.”