We found this article Helping Young Children Who Are Socially Anxious, by Katherine Martinelli of ChildMind.org, to be relevant for many families we are working with.

Here’s an excerpt:

“For many kids, adjusting to social situations — whether it is a birthday party or a play date — can be challenging, even if they want to be there. Big groups of kids can be intimidating for even the most outgoing child, so for those who are sensitive or prone to anxiety it can make for a rocky transition.”

Here’s the link to the full article

We hope that this article is helpful.