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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 24 MIN

96. Is My Son Shy, Introverted, Or Is Something Wrong? 3 Ways to Help Him Feel More Confident

from Raising Boys Building Men ®/Parenting Solutions For Moms And Boys · host Heidi Allsop - Master Life and Parenting Coach for Moms of Boys

Does your son light up around his close friends but go quiet, flat, or even grumpy in a room full of other people? A mom wrote in with this exact question, and Heidi dug into what is really going on for these boys. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between introversion and shyness, why it's not a problem to fix, and three things you can start doing this week to help your son move through the world with more confidence, on his terms. Key Takeaways: Why your son going quiet doesn't mean something is wrong with him The one question to ask yourself before you try to fix his social skills Why pointing out what he's already doing well matters more than correcting what he's not How a low-pressure relationship with a trusted adult can build real conversation skills What you're actually teaching him just by how you show up around other people For Additional Support: Visit our website Raisingboysbuildingmen.com HERE Schedule a FREE Relationship Reconnection Call with Me HERE Follow us on Instagram HERE Grab 8 tips to connect with your son today HERE   Want more conversations like this? Join our private Facebook community for moms raising teenage boys. We talk about real-life challenges, share strategies, and lift each other up—because you don’t have to do this alone. 👉 Join “Raising Boys, Building Men” on Facebook

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