Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
Guest for both segments: Ellen Galinsky, author of Mind in the Making.
Topic:
The seven essential life skills every child needs.
Issues: Skills that won’t develop on their own without conscious effort on the part of parents: Focus and self control, perspective taking, communicating; making connections, critical thinking, taking on challenges, self-directed learning.