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## [5 Ways Children Gain Confidence](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/5-ways-children-gain-confidence)

 Posted by [Dawn Griffith](https://info.summeratsandyspring.org/author/dawn-griffith) on May 5, 2015 10:19:11 AM

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As parents, we seek to provide a strong foundation for our children and do we what we can to increase their chances of happiness in adulthood, including giving them the tools to deal with adversity and to sustain joy. Edward Hallowell’s book, The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, gives some great advice on ways to help children maintain and build healthy connections, discover talents, master skills, take on new challenges, and develop a sense of confidence and resiliency that will benefit them now and into the future.

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