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Ask Dr. Peter Liu - About shyness

It's not unusual to see toddlers or children who are quite shy. And we all know of teenagers who've struggled with it. But when does shyness go from an awkward stage to a person's impediment? For a perspective on a characteristic that can range from a personality trait to something that prevents some people from attaining their goals in life, Marc Montgomery speaks with Ottawa psychologist Dr. Peter Liu.

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