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Raise kids who believe in themselves-and have the tools to handle life's challenges. If your child struggles with confidence, anxiety, or handling setbacks, you're not alone-and you're not doing anything wrong. Growing Confident and Capable Kids is your practical, compassionate guide to raising resilient children with the emotional skills they need to thrive at home, at school, and in life. This book gives you actionable strategies to help your child build self-esteem, independence, and real-world coping tools-without shame, pressure, or perfection. Whether your child is naturally shy, sensitive, strong-willed, or simply facing everyday stress, this book meets them where they are and supports you with step-by-step guidance rooted in child development and emotional intelligence. Inside, you'll learn how to: Boost emotional resilience in kids using everyday routines and connection Help children overcome fear of failure and learn from mistakes Teach social confidence and emotional regulation without lectures or punishments Guide kids through anxiety, perfectionism, and self-doubt Encourage motivation and responsibility through play, choice, and gentle structure Foster problem-solving, grit, and independence in age-appropriate ways Support your child's confidence without pushing them to be someone they're not Perfect for parents of children ages 4-12, this book is also a valuable resource for teachers, counselors, and caregivers who want to nurture capable, confident kids from the inside out. Backed by real-world experience and developmental insight, Growing Confident and Capable Kids offers simple tools that help kids thrive-and helps parents feel less overwhelmed and more empowered in the process. Confidence is built-not born. Let this be your go-to guide for raising kids who believe in themselves and bounce back stronger!

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Patty R. Adams is a retired school counselor with 39 years of experience supporting children, parents, and educators. Throughout her career, she helped thousands of families navigate the ups and downs of childhood with empathy, clarity, and encouragement. Now, as an author, she brings those same strengths to the page-offering practical, relatable guidance for raising emotionally strong and resilient kids.In Growing Confident and Capable Kids, Patty combines decades of hands-on experience with real-world strategies that work for today's families. Her compassionate, judgment-free approach empowers parents to nurture confidence, independence, and emotional intelligence-without the pressure to be perfect.Patty believes that every child deserves to feel seen, supported, and strong-and that every parent deserves tools they can actually use in daily life.When she's not writing, she's usually cheering on messy progress, enjoying time with her family, or reminding fellow grownups that connection always comes before correction.

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