Nurturing the Shy Child Practical Help for Raising Confident and Socially Skilled Kids and Teens

How shy is too shy? Does your child or teenager: Feel very shy and self-conscious in many social situations? Fear asking questions in class or giving speeches? Avoid group activities like clubs or parties? Act distressed in certain social situations, complain about butterflies in their stomach, shaky hands, blushing, or dizziness? Nurturing the Shy Child helps parents who worry their childs shyness is more than a passing phase. Clinical therapists Barbara and Greg Markway provide the latest information about social anxiety in children, practical guidance on how to help, and long-overdue hope.

Barbara G. Markway, Ph.D., is a psychologist and co-author of Painfully Shy and Dying of Embarrassment. A nationally-recognized expert, she has appeared on Good Morning America and has been featured in The New York Times, Prevention, Women's World, Shape, and other prominent national publications. Together with her husband, Greg, she was a part of an award-winning documentary, Afraid of People, which aired throughout the country. Dr. Markway practices in Jefferson City, Missouri where she is the director of The Anxiety & Stress Management Center of Mid-Missouri.

Gregory P. Markway, Ph.D., co-wrote Painfully Shy with his wife, Barbara. He has been featured in national magazines such as Health, Men's Health, and Bottom Line Personal. Dr. Markway, also a psychologist, practices in Jefferson City and was previously an adjunct faculty member at the Washington University School of Medicine. When he's not helping others overcome their anxiety, he enjoys coaching youth baseball and offering sports enhancement services.