Don't push too hard. His confidence won't improve unless he achieves something with toys that are more demanding. However, some puzzle toys will be much too difficult for him to solve at first. Give him plenty of encouragement without undermining his confidence. If he can't solve the puzzle today, let him leave it for a few days and then try again.
Progress in small stages. When a young child is down-hearted because, say, he can't kick a ball as well as his friends can, teach him this skill by breaking it into small, separate stages. Practice each stage with him, building his confidence slowly.
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