MegaSkills are “superbasics.” According to the authors of this well organized, sensible parenting guide, MegaSkills are “the prerequisites that make it possible for us to learn everything else.” Some examples of MegaSkills are confidence (feeling able to do it), motivation (wanting to do it) and effort (being willing to work hard). Others include motivation, responsibility, initiative, perseverance, teamwork, problem-solving, common sense, focus, and respect. Each of these qualities is examined in detail along with practical exercises that a child and his or her “team” of parents and teachers can use to foster them...Click here for more of the curledupkids.com book review of Dorothy Rich and Beverley Mattox's Megaskills for Babies, Toddlers, and Beyond: Building Your Child's Happiness and Success for Life.