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[quote=Anonymous]Director of a full day program here who has been in the business for 30 years, has an MA in ECE, and many years of experience with these children:

I'd say a few things:
1. get a small group of the same children and so things together so your child will warm up and invite those children into their social circle

2.  read a book titled Breaking Free of child Anxiety and OCD by Eli Lebowitz.  A parent whose child was exhibiting extreme shyness has read this book and has been using it in their approach to their child.  their 2 year old who could NOT look at any adults except her 4 teachers has become a 4 yr old who can look new teachers in the eye and answer, can stand up for herself with teachers and child, went from being so scared of any sub, new teacher, or musician or visitor (like, woudln't walk near them, cried hysterically, etc) and now loves music days, and all the things!  She will always be an introvert with a few strong friends, but that's a perfectly wonderful way to be - just didn't want her to be crippled by her shyness/anxiety/whatever we want to call it.

3.  unless you need childcare, I wouldn't do a program this year, but would consider half days (a whole day might be too much for your child and you are paying for naptime, too) as a 3 yr old, as long as the group is small.  Otherwise, for sure as a 4 yr old

I wouldn't push your child to be in all the lessons, etc - just get a strong group of kids and adult friends and do playground with adults and kids once a week forever and ever. this will help.

4. Really, I haven't read the book but it's on my list, I'd suggest you buy it. [/quote]

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