Sometimes, it can help to tell your child stories about when you or someone else felt scared to be themselves.

You can use this to explain how this fear can coped with, or how eventually good friends can be found. 

  • Supporting your child’s self esteem
  • Showing you accept them
  • Telling them that who they are isn’t weird
  • Helping change their environment
  • Encouraging them to meet people with shared interests...

...can all help them overcome feeling the need to hide themselves.