Episode 5: How Young Introverts Can Thrive on Social Media

03/03/16 • 22 min

Quiet: The Power of Introverts with Susan Cain

On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain explores how introverts, young and old alike, are using social media as a safe place to experiment with speaking up and finding their place in the wider world. Susan and her guests will take a clear-eyed look at the risks associated with social media on the developing brain, and provide concrete tips on how parents and teachers can help their quiet kids get the most out of our connected world without losing themselves in it.

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Episode 4: Sports and Self-Esteem

In this episode, Olympic Gold Medalists Meryl Davis and Charlie White share how introversion gave them an edge in the competitive world of figure skating. Host Susan Cain explains how mastering a sport—or any other beloved pursuit, from robotics to the performing arts—is a great way to build a child's self esteem. She'll show you how to spot common traps for quiet kids, such as fear of failure and perfectionism, and give you concrete tips on how to choose the right activity—and the right coach—to build your budding athlete's confidence.

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Episode 6: Is Your Child Quietly Gifted?:

Studies report that up to 75 percent of the highly gifted population are introverts. On this episode of Quiet, Host Susan Cain explores the connection between introversion and giftedness. We’ll look at the unique challenges that gifted introverts face, and show you how to spot the quietly gifted children in your life. We’ll also hear how Grammy Award-winning musician Scott Mayo’s experience growing up as a gifted introvert helped him support and challenge his own gifted child to unlock his exceptional talent.

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