Galinsky, E. (2010). The Growing Mind: The Seven Essential Skills Every Child Needs. New York: HarperStudio.Review of Mind in the Making presented by Victoria Molinar Vega, undergraduate student, University of Arizona, College of EducationGeneral SummaryEllen Galinsky's text, Mind in the Making, highlights the seven essential skills of the life every child needs. Each chapter identifies the skill, gives a working definition of the skill, and contains different sources and studies that reveal important information about the science of early learning, in addition to small excerpts not only from his personal life, but also from other parents and educators. In each chapter, the author also shares recommendations for how we, as future educators or parents, can hone and develop these skills in our young learners. The seven skills considered essential, identified by this author, based on collaboration with students, parents, educators and researchers, are as follows:1. Concentration and self-control2. Perspective taking3. Communicate4. Establish connections5. Critical thinking6. Meeting the challenges7. Independent and Engaged LearningDetailed Summary of ChaptersFocus and Self-ControlThe first chapter details the emphasis on self-control. Above all, it is important to note that she intentionally uses the word "concentration" as opposed to attention, because it has what she calls an "inclusive meaning" (16). Ellen Galinsky states that she has come to the conclusion that focus and self-control are essential to the other essential life skills she discusses in the text. That if we want to achieve our goal in the midst of everything that is happening, we must learn to concentrate and control ourselves. Is it possible to know ...... middle of article ...... one's thoughts apart from relating research to one's personal experiences? How did she develop this particular set of skills (explain the introduction by skimming over this) and how these skills relate to children's long-term success. The excerpts were often too short in that they did not provide the full picture/what exactly did they illustrate? There is value in these pages, but at the same time the majority of suggestions were basic, for example "create an environment where reading is important", choose computer games that encourage attention. Talk about shapes and numbers with your children. In my opinion, these are not convincing ideas. It looks like a sample platter. In my opinion, it also became very distracting when this book works on a conceptual level. Conclusion Every Child Needs Lemonade Stands Throughout Their Childhood: Care Strongly About Their Interests Beyond Self..