Raising Boys & Girls

Episode 307: Understanding Extrovert and Introvert with David Thomas and Sissy Goff 

Sep 11, 2025
Discover how extroverted and introverted children navigate their worlds differently! This discussion dives into the strengths and challenges of each personality type, offering practical strategies for parents. Learn about emotional processing, the importance of friendships, and how to support introverted youth in social settings. With insights from beloved books, explore how to foster resilience and courage while embracing the unique gifts of every child. It's a celebration of diversity in personality that every parent will appreciate!
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ADVICE

Build Empathy In Extroverts

  • Coach extroverted kids in empathy and awareness through role-play and perspective-taking games.
  • Practice asking how others felt to build social awareness and reduce unintentional elbowing behavior.
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Make Extroverted Boys Reflective

  • Help extroverted boys slow down with specific reflective questions like "What did you do well today?" and "What could you change?".
  • Require unstructured alone time so they practice boredom and self-regulation away from peers.
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Teach Conversational Reciprocity

  • Teach extroverted boys reciprocity in conversation and active listening to avoid talking at others.
  • Use episodes on reciprocity and awareness for practical strategies to practice listening skills.
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