@child.hacks: As a psychiatry resident, I never call my toddler "shy." About 15% of kids are born slow to warm up, and the research on what actually helps is surprisingly practical. The one phrase I use instead is at the end. Is your kiddo a watcher or a jumper-in? Tell me below, and comment SHY for part 2. If fear stays intense or gets in the way of daily life, talk to your pediatrician. From a psychiatry resident. Educational, not medical advice. #toddlermom #toddlertips #gentleparenting #childdevelopment #parentingtips