Q. My 10-year-old daughter is in fifth grade and has self-esteem and confidence issues. She's a very good student, enjoys playing the oboe, writing stories and is a gifted artist. She's always been a pretty happy, outgoing person and a good friend, but sensitive and emotional. She's never really been assertive at school, but lately she slinks around as if she doesn't want to be seen and seems very unhappy. Her teacher said her posture and demeanor exhibit low self-esteem and she's not speakin ...

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