Moonlightballroom

Some children are naturally slower than others to warm to people. Still, they can usually learn to overcome their fears and become less anxious. You have to take one step at a time, starting from where they are, and building on each success.

Look for things he likes to do and is good at. This will build self- confidence. He will also have more things to talk about. If you can find things for him to do, involving others, better still. Don’t force him to do anything, but also don’t make it easy for him to get out of it. A lot of time children will say they don’t want to do something, even when they know inside that they’ll have a great time.

Don’t ever call him "shy". It will just reinforce his own belief about himself, and never change. It could even become an excuse as to why he can’t do things. Focus on his strong qualities such as gentleness, kindness, and being polite.

It will take a while, but if you keep being positive with him, he will come out of his shell.