Quiet: The Power of Introverts with Susan Cain

Susan Cain, bestselling author of "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," hosts this ten-part weekly series on parenting and teaching introverted children. Susan will dive into why quiet kids are unique and require different parenting and teaching methods from their extroverted peers. Susan and her expert guests will discuss how parents and schools can help introverts thrive, how social media allows quiet children to express themselves in ways that were never possible before, the neuroscience of introversion, and much more.

Episodes

Episode 9: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child

April 2, 2016 • 25 mins

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 ide...

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Episode 8: Quiet at College

March 24, 2016 • 26 mins

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 ...

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Episode 7: Molly Ringwald - Hollywood’s Introvert

March 17, 2016 • 34 mins

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...

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Episode 6: Is Your Child Quietly Gifted?:

March 10, 2016 • 25 mins

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 h...

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Episode 5: How Young Introverts Can Thrive on Social Media

March 3, 2016 • 22 mins

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 wor...

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Episode 4: Sports and Self-Esteem

February 25, 2016 • 20 mins

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 conc...

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Episode 3: How One School Learned to Hear Quiet Kids

February 18, 2016 • 26 mins

From the culture of character to today’s classroom, speaking up became the model for measuring what children know. But does grading classroom participation even work? On this episode of Quiet, host Susan Cain and her guests—Jessica Lahey, educator and author of the New York Times bestselling book The Gift of Failure, and professor of education, Emily Klein—explain why it just might be time to say goodbye to this practice. We'll vis...

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Episode 2: Parent/Child Fit

February 11, 2016 • 24 mins

How compatible are you with your kid? Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert, you’ll want to catch this episode with guests Arianna Huffington and her daughter Isabella as they reveal how temperament influences their relationship. We’ll also have some great tips to help you find common ground with your quiet kid. Today’s show is brought to you by Squarespace. Start building your website today at Squarespace.com. Enter offer co...

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Episode 1: The Long Runway

February 4, 2016 • 24 mins

(00:00) Introduction (14:47) Chapter One (19:02) Chapter Two Welcome to Quiet: The Power of Introverts. On this episode, host Susan Cain breaks down what it means to be an introvert. We’ll find out how introverts are actually wired differently and hear how these traits often fuel our greatest visionaries--the connection might not be obvious at first blush. Quiet kids often need a “longer runway” before they’re ready to take off and...

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Episodes

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Episode 7: Molly Ringwald - Hollywood’s Introvert

Episode 6: Is Your Child Quietly Gifted?:

Episode 5: How Young Introverts Can Thrive on Social Media

Episode 4: Sports and Self-Esteem

Episode 3: How One School Learned to Hear Quiet Kids

Episode 2: Parent/Child Fit

Episode 1: The Long Runway

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Episode 9: Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child

Episode 8: Quiet at College