There are 26 days till 2007. @};-A position a day: Meeting adjourned. For many shy children, a realistic, challenging goal is to say at least one word to one new person every day. Other appropriate goals include speaking in front of a whole class, joining in play with another child, or asking a teacher a question. The more shy children expose themselves to social situations and practice interacting with unfamiliar people, the faster the shyness will decrease. However, the exposure will work best if it is gradual. @};-