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Instilling a love of the outdoors is so beneficial. In this article I want to discuss why it's important for us to create adventurous children. Self confidence One of the best ways to increase self confidence is to face challenges and overcome them. A sense of accomplishment, and knowing they were able to overcome an obstacle is key to fostering confidence. As parents, or those who work with children, we need to provide challenges that aren't too difficult; nothing can ruin a child's curiosity or ambition faster than defeat. This may take some experience or experimentation to understand the fine line between what is too easy, and what is demoralizing. Always default to the "too easy" side if you're unsure. It's rewarding to see their confidence and excitement  grow, as a new avenue of exploration unfolds before them.  Healthy habits If you are able to instill a love for adventure in anyone, children or adults, they will not only have new experiences and new...