Developed by the Families and Work Institute, this series shares the most recent research findings on the skills that support children's success in school and life, as outlined in Ellen Galinsky's Mind in the Making. The Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs. Through an engaging and interactive facilitated learning process, participants will gain new understandings about how to support the early development of children in their lives. Designed for parents, educators and child care providers, the modules offer practical applications to promote life long learning skills in ourselves and children. This series will explore the last 4 essential skills: Making Connections, Critical Thinking, Taking on Challenges, Self-Directed Engaged Learning.