Episode 7: Molly Ringwald - Hollywood’s Introvert

Episode 9: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child

Highly sensitive children are prone to all the anxieties and vulnerabilities you’d expect. But what may surprise you is that when it comes to health, peer relationships, academic outcomes, you name it, these kids can often do BETTER than their less sensitive peers. On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain explores exciting new research about these so called "orchid children" -- kids who have more trouble when conditions aren’t ideal, but in the right environment  really bloom -- and she'll give you practical tips on how to provide the fertile ground for your quiet child to thrive. Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visiting www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET [http://www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET]. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more at www.littlepassports.com/QUIET [http://www.littlepassports.com/QUIET]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Episode 9: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child

Highly sensitive children are prone to all the anxieties and vulnerabilities you’d expect. But what may surprise you is that when it comes to health, peer relationships, academic outcomes, you name it, these kids can often do BETTER than their less sensitive peers. On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain explores exciting new research about these so called "orchid children" -- kids who have more trouble when conditions aren’t ideal, but in the right environment really bloom -- and she'll give you practical tips on how to provide the fertile ground for your quiet child to thrive. Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visitingwww.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET [http://www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET]. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more atwww.littlepassports.com/QUIET [http://www.littlepassports.com/QUIET].

Episode 8: Quiet at College

It’s no secret that getting into your dream school takes a lot more than good grades and high SAT scores. Many schools also look for student leaders--but of course, not everyone wants to be student body president or captain of the varsity team. On this episode of Quiet, Susan Cain will show you how to help your quiet teen navigate the college application process and how to get into the school that’s right for her. Plus, we’ll give practical tips to help your introvert adjust to campus life once she gets there. Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visiting www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET [http://www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET]. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more at www.littlepassports.com/QUIET [http://www.littlepassports.com/QUIET]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Episode 8: Quiet at College

It’s no secret that getting into your dream school takes a lot more than good grades and high SAT scores. Many schools also look for student leaders--but of course, not everyone wants to be student body president or captain of the varsity team. On this episode of Quiet, Susan Cain will show you how to help your quiet teen navigate the college application process and how to get into the school that’s right for her. Plus, we’ll give practical tips to help your introvert adjust to campus life once she gets there. Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visitingwww.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET [http://www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET]. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more atwww.littlepassports.com/QUIET [http://www.littlepassports.com/QUIET].

Episode 7: Molly Ringwald - Hollywood’s Introvert

Hollywood, with its love of self-promotion, seems an unlikely place for a shy, introverted girl to find fame, but Molly Ringwald has never done things like other people. As the star of the John Hughes’ hits Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, and The Breakfast Club, Molly turned being a quiet teen from barely acceptable to cool. Susan and Molly discuss Molly’s introverted nature and how it applies to her life onstage as well as to her role as a parent. 'Today’s show is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus. Start learning about topics ranging from History to Psychology and many more. Try it for free by visiting www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET [http://www.THEGREATCOURSESPLUS.com/QUIET]. And by Little Passports. Inspire your kids to learn about the world with a subscription to Little Passports! QUIET listeners can save 40% on their first month today with promo code QUIET. Learn more at www.littlepassports.com/QUIET [http://www.littlepassports.com/QUIET]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]