Often times, the signs of social anxiety tend to show up in the body before your brain can talk you down, Angela Neal-Barnett ...

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Shyness is a trait that is rooted in a child's stress response system. Do not expect to simply change your child's shy disposition, but you can help him/her face their social fears.

Shyness can make dating difficult, but it doesn't have to. Here are some top tips on how to overcome it, according to psychologist experts.

OVERCOMING SHYNESS Psychologists who study shyness advise parents not to worry about it for the first few years unless the child shows many other fears. It's often part of a passing phase.