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.