96. Is My Son Shy, Introverted, Or Is Something Wrong? 3 Ways to Help Him Feel More Confident

Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son · Aug 17, 2026 · 24m

Does your son light up around his close friends but go quiet, flat, or even grumpy in a room full of other people? A mom wrote in with this exact question, and Heidi dug into what is really going on for these boys. In this episode, you'll learn the difference between introversion and shyness, why it's not a problem to fix, and three things you can start doing this week to help your son move through the world with more confidence, on his terms.

Key Takeaways:

Why your son going quiet doesn't mean something is wrong with him

The one question to ask yourself before you try to fix his social…