QI Skills for Parents and Caregivers—the Early Years

Nurture the Skills Your Child Needs to Thrive—One Joyful, Brain-Building Moment at a Time The world is changing fast—and the skills our children need to thrive are evolving with it. Beyond ABCs and 123s, today's children need skills like curiosity, adaptability, creativity, and collaboration to navigate the complexities of today and tomorrow. But how can you nurture these essential life skills in everyday moments—without adding one more thing to your already full parenting plate? In QI Skills for Parents And Caregivers—the Early Years, internationally renowned pediatrician and educator Dr. Laura Jana introduces QI Skills: seven "key" skills that have their foundational development in the first five years and are fundamentally important to lifelong success. Backed by brain science and filled with relatable stories, practical strategies, and easy-to-use QI Tips, this hands-on guide helps you: Understand what QI Skills are and why they matter more than ever in today's AI-powered world Turn everyday parenting moments—from reading books to your baby to tantrums, playtime and more—into opportunities to build essential skills Support your child's social, emotional, and cognitive development with simple, real-life strategies Strengthen your own QI Skills along the way Part of the QI Skills Series, this book offers parents and caregivers everything they need to equip their children with a future-ready toolkit of skills—starting right now, at home, one joyful interaction at a time.