The blog “The Reluctant Soccer Mom” recounts one child’s metamorphosis from a pale, awkward little girl to a confident, goal-scoring soccer champ. Have you found any sports, classes or other activities that have really built up confidence and skill in your adopted child?

I think the best way to do this is to pay attention to what your child is interested in, what they are excited about, what they ask questions about, then find something to foster that.  If the child likes art, sign them up for an art class, or provide them art supplies at home to let them explore on their own.