In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to a grandparent that wants to help their shy granddaughter feel more comfortable.

My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he “steals ...

By showing your granddaughter that you respect her shyness, you’ll help to reaffirm her self-confidence and teach her that ...

Nancy Foppiano's granddaughter Olivia Skelley and nine additional grandkids thought it would be funny to dress up as ...

Dear Eric: My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, ...

"My granddaughter is extremely shy. Her brother, who is younger and a bit precocious, is not. So, most of the time, he ...

Friends are the family we choose, and if you ask us, it’s always a good idea to say just how much they mean to you. One of ...

There are straightforward options like, “To my dearest mom, on your special day: Happy birthday!” and “You’re simply the best.” Other thoughtful messages might extend a little longer, such as, “The ...

Addo's granddaughter's celebrated her 10th birthday with a huge party. Her guests included her friends, grandparents and ...

In the same way as some concentration camp survivors celebrated their liberation as a second birthday, perhaps the released hostages will come to do the same, and mark two birthdays a year.

Caitlin Clark received a heartfelt birthday message from ... In addition to the warm wishes from Martin, Clark received numerous congratulatory messages from other teammates and friends, including ...

Aliyah Boston, a star player for the Indiana Fever, shared a heartfelt birthday message to her teammate Caitlin Clark as she celebrated her 23rd birthday. Boston’s sweet tribute highlighted the ...