Unlike other books on shyness, Nurturing the Shy Child also offers much-needed information on related problems, including depression, school anxiety, separation

Two out of every five people in the U.S. regard themselves as "shy." Yet, shyness can be cured, says Dr. Philip Zimbardo, the nation's leading authority on shyn

Combines real-world examples and stories from people with social anxiety disorder to demonstrate how to help children overcome their fear and express social com

Compared to their more sociable counterparts, shy children are at greater risk for a variety of difficulties in elementary school, including internalizing probl

Sam is a quiet litle boy who must conquer his fear of show-and-tell.