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Presented by Jenni Murray. Shy children: How do parents help their shy children without making an issue of it? And on the other hand, is being shy really a problem?

Shy Children - what's a parent to do? Everyone knows about the loud and disruptive children at school. But more often in the majority are the shy, anxious children who are quiet and find it hard to fit in and make friends. They don't contribute in class and often fail to thrive and learn. They often get overlooked by teachers. This pattern can carry on at secondary school and makes them more vulnerable. How do parents help their shy children without making an issue of it? And on the other hand, is being shy really a problem?

It only changes once a decade but China is deciding its new political leadership to be installed within a month. Currently just nine men hold the nexus of power over the world's second largest economy but seven of those men have to stand down this time. Will China's transition of power at the top signify any real change for Chinese women ?

On the 25th anniversary of The Pankhurst Centre in Manchester, Jenni talks to Dr Helen Pankhurst, great granddaughter of Emmeline, and granddaughter of Sylvia, about her childhood in Ethiopia, her career in international development, taking part in the Olympics Opening Ceremony, and taking forward the Pankhurst legacy in 2012.

Presented by Jenni Murray.

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  • Northern Ireland Abortion

    The first private clinic to offer abortions to women in Northern Ireland is due to open next week. Jenni discusses with Dearbhail McDonald, legal editor of the Irish Independent.

    Duration: 07:54

  • Dr Helen Pankhurst

    On the 25th anniversary of The Pankhurst Centre in Manchester, Jenni talks to Dr Helen Pankhurst, great granddaughter of Emmeline, and granddaughter of Sylvia.

    Duration: 08:37

  • Shy Children

    Jenni discusses the issues with Bronach Hughes and Dr Lucy Willetts.

    Duration: 11:16

  • Condiments

    Ivan Day, the author of β€˜Cooking in Europe 1650- 1850’, explains to Caz Graham that we’ve long had a relationship with the condiment shelf – but it’s one we have almost forgotten.

    Duration: 05:27

  • Chinese Government

    China is deciding its new political leadership. Will this signify any real change for Chinese women? Jenni speaks to Prof. Jackie Sheehan at the University of Nottingham.

    Duration: 08:34

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  • Fri 12 Oct 2012 10:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

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