Skills Every Child Will Need to Succeed in 21st century | Dr. Laura A. Jana | TEDxChandigarh

Is the current education system sufficient to make kids succeed in 21st century? Dr. Laura believes otherwise. Her talk will ensure that you and your kids are prepared to succeed in 21 century.
Laura A. Jana, MD is world's leading pediatrician, media spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, and award-winning author. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatrics, parenting, early education, public health and media/communications, she most recently served as Director of Innovation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and has a faculty appointment at Penn State University’s Prevention Research Center.
In addition to her acclaimed 'Heading Home With Your Newborn', 'Food Fights', and three children’s books, her most recent books - 'The Toddler Brain' and 'Jumping Into Kindergarten' - both focus on the 21st century skills needed to succeed in today’s world, and how they can best be fostered during the foundational first five years of life.
To everyone seeking the best possible environment for their child's brain development, Dr. Laura Jana's insights have been nothing short of life-changing. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@rogerbanat]

Me - self awareness, self control, focus, attention, We - empathy, collaboration, active listening, communication, perspective taking Why - exploration, curiosity, asking good questions Will - grit, perseverance, self-motivation Wiggle - physical and intellectual restlessness, go getter, reach for the star Wobble - agility, adaptability, learn from failure What if - possibility skill, innovative, creativity

[@jensonchen]

thank you for the summary

[@shauryaanandjha186]

Thank you

[@decelynlaurencenalzaro1752]

Thank you

[@jejirehtubal8657]

Thank you

[@Derlet30]

Thank you for the summary! Always valuable ❤️

[@sagarpaudel1188]

1) Me skills : Self Control 2) We skills : Social skills ▪︎ Me skills + We skills = Emotional Intelligence 3) Why skills : Exploration, Curiosity 4) Will skills : Drive, Determination, Perseverance 5) Wiggle skills : Physical and Intellectual restlessness 6) Wobble skills : Agility, Adaptability, Ability to face, overcome and learn from failure 7) What If Skills (Possibility Skills) : Innovation, Imagination, Creativity, Out-of-the-box Thinking

[@akifsaeed5547]

Thanks bro!!

[@simranchouhan1106]

Thank you so much

[@sunitajovial9301]

Thank you so much

[@sangieta238]

You nailed what you heard. Great

[@Lelik2599]

Thank you!!!

[@1s2b3s]

Almost teared up when she said toddlers can begin to sense empathy, because my 1.5 year old saw/heard me coughing (I was choking on my spit lol) and he immediately walked over and started rubbing my back. 🥰

[@khurramqasir6815]

I can almost imagine the scene. This is so adorable👶😊

[@MultiQuesi]

Yes, children learn best from what they observe and experience around them. I remember my nephew at two years of age quickly pulling a piece of tissue from the box when he saw his grandad began to drool (grandad had Parkinson's and he had often observe grandma doing this). He would also put his hand on his arm and "talk" to him as he had seen us doing the same.

[@Derlet30]

I would have teared up too! So sweet! ❤

[@tonyeclau]

QI, IQ and EQ etc are no doubt essential. But never forget the most crucial which everyone need to have in their hearts is love, compassion, altruism, morality and justice.

[@RAZA_FightingSpirit]

This is what people have forgot

[@lancemorin3967]

Tony Lau thank you for that. Intellects think of on intellect things, but the lack of love, morality, compassion, justice this world would not be complete. Thank you for that.

[@lancemorin3967]

It doesn't take a doctorate degree to know there real human qualities that make all the difference in the world.

[@ruizsterling5693]

@@lancemorin3967 you're right, but unfortunately the school system dumbs us down to think only as we are taught and therefore many of us lose sight of this. I praise God he has opened my eyes to these truths and I will guide my children differently.

[@mohammedosman5504]

Also Wisdom and Courage since that also important to humanity.

[@austinthornton3407]

All of these skills require dedicated parenting - which the corporate world undermines by demanding all of the parents time.

[@charlesduzzie9811]

Yes, Parents that share the same skills.....

[@Tinyteacher1111]

This is important knowledge for me as a grandparent to a preschooler! Thank you!

[@zibah3361]

Thank you. I am on my journey of reparenting, relearning new patterns that i missed out on as a child. This was insightful.

[@nataliapordunzalan8034]

Me - self awareness, self control, focus, attention, We - empathy, collaboration, active listening, communication, perspective taking

[@yanglan9650]

If you ask me, “make the most of it in life” is a universal skill-for both grownups and children-in itself

[@littlelady2473]

This is so true. One of the reasons I am totally into gameschooling. We allow our learners to be children while giving them opportunity to explore and learn from outside experiences.

[@pritibhatt9581]

Fabulous ..each word is to be grabbed and implemented...so precise...thanks

[@jwolala2365]

Just love the very clear speech . I mean when she speaks each words is so clear.

[@wisdomwisdom817]

So important, thank you so much. The importance of this message is , strive , choose, and grow. Wiggle and wobble simply means to STRIVE , if this element does not grow in the child , it is hard to achieve anything. Awesome job thank you so much.

[@nicolamorrell3723]

I really liked this talk Dr Jana. You kept it clear and simple and actually something that is attainable fir us and our children... thank you.

[@venumonga6891]

This is a great reflection on skills and I am of the view that in order for these skills to be effectively functional and productive we need to create a conducive work culture which is free from the flaws of politics in work places.

[@sudhasrikanth3650]

What an awesomely inspiring speech!! So very relevant! Can resonate with all the Qi skills listed by Dr. Jana, so accurately and simply shared. Every word spoken is precious and rightly placed. Brilliant… standing ovation! Salute🙏

[@emiljogabbi5761]

What a great vision. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ppha0244]

Videos like these should be made mandatory to all new/upcoming parents. Imagine what the next future generations would look like....more peace, more love, more of what humanity has to offer.

[@corvair5454]

it's will probably happen gradually but not after a few generations still. It's hard to properly parent children when the parent themselves are broken kids as well. Generational trauma is really hard to deal with and younger generations now are just starting to heal for the better.

[@sujathakorlam4946]

Wow. Amazing. The first six years of child's life is very important before commencing their formal education . And Parents must put an effort not only in their nutritional nourishment but also in their brain nourishment.

[@aarushsingh1388]

Well said

[@totalbliss1]

Confidence is one of the most important qualities. The ability to go after whatever they envision without a feeling of apprehension.

[@huaweioo7537]

Yes you are right

[@azimali189]

Excellent Presentation - Forward thinking.

[@anthonyafonrinwo4747]

Listening to this opened my mind to new horizon of learning even in raising and relating. Thanks to the TED talks team.

[@sauravbasu8805]

Anthony Afonrinwo "The Talent Code" is a good book with many good ideas about learning which can be used by children and adults alike.

[@khizarnawaz9665]

Beautiful lecture

[@bayandanhlapo2345]

A wonderful talk.😃

[@happbe1552]

Will be watching this with my 11 year old daughter. Thanks!

[@wisdombaraka9284]

Thanks for the speech

[@resilientglobalcitizenseri5730]

Simply brilliant. Thank you so much for the insightful talk. I am an early childhood educator and I can totally connect with what you shared 😍

[@swatikothari3307]

If only every parent could understand the necessity of Life Skills. One of the best ted talks ever heard.

[@laurajana4611]

Why thanks, Swati - so glad to know you found it interesting/worthwhile!!!

[@anisah8546]

This is one of the most precious, valuable Ted Talks I have heard!

[@taylorjohnson4943]

Self management skills and problem solving are absolutely critical. For success in a future were vast amounts of information and technology. It's what you do with that information and the ability to navigate and be aware of details.

[@jeannesim2864]

simple and constructive method to handle and control situation

[@wegenatishewed2076]

this is excellent

[@jamjari04]

really inspiring. i started applying some of your techniques with my own very spirited children and noticed an immediate difference. fantastic. standing ovation!

[@joancheng6442]

Can you give an example of what you did?

[@laurajana4611]

Why thank you - so nice to know/hear!!! Like Joan below, I would be very interested to know (and you can always share more details about your thoughts/applications of QI Skills thru my website (drlaurajana.com) as I'm most interested in real-world feedback and applications!!!

[@OAVT27]

Exactly what I needed to listen to today. Thank you Dr Laura

[@chrisedens8448]

Preparing kid's for careers that might emerge in future ... wonderful

[@TyffanyHoward]

I don't have children; however, my inner child survived, and I'm so grateful for her. This was an amazing talk! Thank you!

[@hammiouimostafa244]

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[@hammiouimostafa244]

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[@sauravbasu8805]

Tyffany Howard Children don't fear to make mistakes and be judged as a result. They almost don't care what people will think of their actions.

[@laurajana4611]

Why thank you!

[@TyffanyHoward]

You're most welcome!@@laurajana4611

[@valdanopanjaitan2643]

Thank you

[@happypoint3036]

Great talk

[@arielsmith9674]

Wow this video holds such brutal brutal honesty but that’s what I need. Me skills - mindfulness. We skills - relationship skills, corporation Why? Inquisitiveness, the important thing is to never stop questioning Will- can do, drive and determination, grit, perseverance, inquisitiveness motivation Wiggle- physical and intellectual health can be hand in hand, try not to stop creating, it’s okay to work hard when your not feeling well but give wiggle room when you absolutely need it Wobble- face, over come, learn failure. Adapt. Fail now, fail often, fail forward. What if - possibilities, creativity, don’t limit their potential.

[@jamesstephen1516]

Such a beautiful message. Thank you maam

[@jackstrada5263]

james stephen Hey hey gender assigning is a violation of KZbin’s rules 🤣

[@terlangamoses7588]

This is very educative, plus the tone of voice with which the speaker uses, makes it easy to listen to also.

[@Lepetitagite3432]

na her tone of voice was boring me to oblivion 10 mins in lol

[@katedscribe4179]

I'd like to add that 'what if' skills show critical thinking and examination of risk vs. benefit in situations or presented opportunities

[@charliesamson3540]

Anyone else here for school? After COVID-19 Pandemic?

[@aryanmalekmohammadi6613]

English for some reason

[@georgiarodrigues5356]

Amazing! Thanks a lot!

[@ma.graciaosida3162]

thank you Dr. Jana

[@ma.graciaosida3162]

the family and environment are important factors in the developmental stage of children specially at a young age.

[@satvikrai4708]

This was the most insightful thing I have ever seen! Amazing

[@ramonabedi8617]

Excellent.... I have been thinking exactly on these lines and she's verbalised it and condenced it beautifully. Would love to hear more of her

[@arielsmith9674]

Thank you this was life changing

[@SaketM9]

Excellent!

[@carmarniah9360]

exactly!!

[@gybrillerosseferolin9212]

This totally make sense .. Thank you for your informative talk

[@sharonmary4887]

Woww.. I haven't heard a better TED talk where every word is so so insightful.. Thanks so much!!

[@laurajana4611]

wow - thanks for taking the time to post this. As you might imagine (but many people seem to forget/overlook), writing a substantive/meaningful TED talk while keeping it within a set/short time limit is not easy, especially for a broad topic. I tried hard to capture the essence of a much bigger picture/discussion, and am so glad to know it resonated with you!

[@sharonmary4887]

@@laurajana4611 So very true! I remember thinking this while I was watching the video :D I can totally understand since I speak too.. Thanks once again!

[@vedanshi9075]

Excellent talk.

[@mariazuniga105]

Thank you ! You speech is awesome!!

[@laurajana4611]

Thanks Maria - so glad to know you liked it as it was challenging to try to get across all I wanted to share in less than 15 minutes (and extremely jet-lagged)!

[@BLUEBARRY55]

Most important!

[@moideenmoideen4263]

A wonderful spoke

[@abdulfaizalkhan4405]

it gave me ideas to write an essay on my given assignment... well said!!!

[@amber-ff1hg]

abdul faizal khan : tell what you wrote?!?

[@amber-ff1hg]

Sorry I need help on my essay so.... yea

[@iichthus5760]

Fail forward...love it!

[@jesudoyinabrahamabayomi9666]

Hence this means the 21st century Education should be about ATTITUDE, CHARACTER OR INNER STRENGTH

[@angelindehkee]

thanks for these skills

[@TheSIDHARTH007]

Awesome explanation... To the point... Thank You... :)

[@aarushsingh1388]

Great lesson ma'am... Many things for learning.

[@laurajana4611]

Thanks, Aarush - appreciate the kind comment, and glad you liked it!

[@CKDNath]

comprehensive list of skills... restlessness is what I am unable to map on to known skills...

[@mindsynergymysore]

Jane analysed child skills wonderfully...

[@beamarie2950]

THIS IS GOOD FOR KIDS

[@priyakumar4305]

Wonderful👌👍

[@majidrasouli2841]

Wonderful!

[@radhanmoodley5594]

I love your terminology. I’d love permission to use your terminology as a mindfulness educator

[@dr.mamitasahoo5691]

Very nice talk.

[@khagendrashrestha5725]

Informative and inspirational talk. Thanks Dr. Jana.

[@MissMedicoVlogs]

Amazing

[@benjamingalbreath3458]

Fantastic talk about emotional and social importance. Spot on!

[@doris4469]

This definitely should have more views. It's just so important.

[@laurajana4611]

Why thanks, Doris! The whole reason I created the QI Skill framework and gave this talk was to not only help everyone understand just how important these skills are in a shared language that resonates all the way from the early childhood world to policy makers/Fortune 500 CEOs and everyone in-between, but also recognize the importance of early childhood and the opportunity to foundationally support their development for all children and far earlier than most people realize!

[@doris4469]

@@laurajana4611 Thank you for replying! Early childhood is in fact more important than most people realize. If one day I have a child your lecture will have to play a big role in the way I raise them.

[@laurajana4611]

@@doris4469 my pleasure, as I am always interested in constructive comments/feedback. And should you be interested (now or in the future), I expanded quite a bit on this topic in my book, The Toddler Brain: Nurture the Skills Today that Will Shape Your Child's Tomorrow!

[@ms.m3n]

Quite sure my Grandma raised me with these Qis - yay Grandma 🙌

[@eshashaunik7245]

Amazing talk! I love the 'Other Skills' so important and so neglected. I too had similiar thoughts but you have worded them so well.

[@shariecebrewster5962]

Yes I'm need all classes right now

[@dessalegnbante8092]

Good explanation

[@vanwin2804]

Wonderful talk, woke me up to something I have been finding challenging, thank you Dr. Jana. One of the best points that I picked up from this talk, was that being the best parents we can be is not to maximize their possessions, but their potential. I love this point because there are only so many possessions we can provide them with (perhaps some more than others, depending on wealth levels, but as Steve Jobs had once said, before he died, that after all that success and wealth he had built, he realised that he could bring nothing away with him...and that ultimately, it was the relationships and experiences that mattered.), so as long as we provide the children with the necessary 'possessions' to enable them to build their potential, it's their potential that can take them way beyond what anyone would be able to imagine, and THAT, is the best gift we can give them!

[@illyriandescendant7963]

Great message!

[@robertpeterancheta5906]

Nice talk. Sad, there are only very few people in the audience.

[@kynaatlodhi7469]

GREAT TALKKKK!

[@zoebourgogne167]

Gracias por aclararnos algo tan importante. La ignorancia causa tantos estragos!!!!!

[@iammychoices]

Thank you for this awesome talk. It makes total sense to teach these Qi-skills while the children are young. However, I believe we ought to first teach and train their parents. After all, how can the parents teach their young when they have not mastered the Qi-skills themselves? It's like expecting something for nothing, right? Thanks again.

[@luisfernandoyupanquitaco8630]

You are right

[@vanwin2804]

Totally agreed, the only way to effectively train these into the young, is by having the adults first at least exemplify these skills, as young children don't do as you say, they do as you do!

[@MultiQuesi]

Agree totally. Children learn best from what they observe around them. Children Learn What They Live By Dorothy Law Nolte, Ph.D. If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive. If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves. If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence. If children live with tolerance, they learn patience. If children live with praise, they learn appreciation. If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves. If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal. If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness. If children live with fairness, they learn justice. If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect. If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them. If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

[@bobymathew5740]

This video actually goes on to educate parents. Do not expect preschoolers to watch this video

[@KKAw49]

In a fast changing environment, we will need to work towards just-in-time learning. We have to learn to skills when we need them. This will require us to constantly learn new skills and it must be done at a much faster pace than today. We will be in an unstructured environment but we need to simulate a structured environment. This is the one skill that must be developed. It will also require infrastructure support.

[@rukna3775]

Change the speed to 1.5x if u want to save time for more productivity XD

[@laurajana4611]

Ha ha - that's what I tell people too. This talk was presented live to an international audience, so I intentionally spoke slower than usual (which in my case tends to be much faster than this!)

[@rukna3775]

@@laurajana4611 yes, u are right

[@adamcylee]

@@laurajana4611 Did you volunteer to give the talk or were you invited?

[@dannytourigny9403]

@@laurajana4611 You should upload this video to your KZbin channel!

[@shizzle1903]

This is good for adults too

[@jaywarrenclark6263]

SCL75: Yes especially those adults who are anonymous-timid and yet full of fantasies about how dangerous their words might be to those in power, fantasies about being rebels who take no risks.

[@rosalbahamer994]

Better reading,speaking,hygiene, proper dress,manners,patiencd,love,punctuality,master all these everything piece of cake.🍰🎂

[@zoetropo1]

QI = Quite Interesting, a light-hearted quiz show in Britain. The Wiggles = an Australian children’s TV show. Yes, it’s restless fun.

[@urtimbytyci8778]

Zoe Porphyrogenita shyhrete behluli

[@beamarie2950]

IM NEW TTHIS MY FIRST WATCH ON TEDX TALKS

[@subhashseal5523]

Plot twist: many of us are students and kids who want to learn this skills on our own😂

[@laurajana4611]

yes - definitely a "plot twist" in that learning/cultivating these skills is not the focus of many traditional education systems, while at the same time you are absolutely correct that they can be learned/cultivated outside of formal school settings

[@subhashseal5523]

@@laurajana4611 yeah absolutely true

[@elizatrent2461]

@@laurajana4611 x

[@sebastianblackfyre]

Yes

[@nipa1705]

Loved the talk which gave a great perspective on bringing up kids. Question - Isn't Allowing kids to give into their wiggles is in direct contrast to me skills which is meant to teach kids to keep control on their impulses? How should one keep this balance?

[@laurajana4611]

This is a great question, and even better because you recognized that it's a balance! For the concept of WIGGLE, what I based it on is the understanding that things like creative thinking and engagement are enhanced by physical interaction and movement, and also on the recognition that some children literally can't sit still well, and if they are forced too when it's not necessary, it actually detracts from their ability to think/concentrate/learn. What I also also tell people in the (longer) talks I give on this subject is that letting kids WIGGLE does not simply mean let them bounce off the walls, since they clearly don't learn that way either. The example I like to use with respect to young children is when a child has a hard time sitting still to listen to a story, and all too often ends up distracting others, being scolded, and certainly not retaining much/engaging well with the story/book. In this case, I tell parents/teachers to try seeing if perhaps the child simply needs something to "fidget" with (small, handheld, non-distracting). For others, who really don't sit still well, letting them stand up and/or choosing to read them a book that allows them to interact physically (my common example is "Jump, Frog, Jump" - let kids get up and jump). If you think about adults, by the way - think about the recognition that hands-on activities/manipulatives on tables at conferences make them way more engaging, and that people are turning to walking meetings and treadmill desks, etc. As for the ME Skills - they come into play when you try to help children put their WIGGLES to work (ie not just bounce off the walls, when/where acceptable, find ways to be abole to move/interact without disruption, etc). Hope that helps, and thanks for your comment and thoughtful question

[@johnmay242]

3.2=4

[@denisv1111]

It's like introducing the new "programming language" to practice on future children. Raising children is usually on the base of instincts and love, noone can be so counting to raise their children so perfect as a computer

[@justrosy5]

Wrong. Love don't pay the rent.

[@azaimshacker]

@@justrosy5 Wow i guess you buy your own "Greatest Mom" cup ha?

[@angelicawanchakan2809]

👏👏👏👏

[@aminastudy9938]

i am soooooooooo gratefu lLAURA

[@veronicakelly4261]

Humans need the freedom to develop the whole of who they are, what they think and the effects of their actions, they need time to play, engage with one another, explore their feelings and understand their environment, learn eye to hand co-ordination, free play, and much more, and a strong sense of self and confidence in their own ability. They could learn to do simple actions around the home, how to handle relationships of parents, siblings, and once they are ready, perhaps to start learning maths and english and other subjects once they feel positive about their own individuality, they will know how to handle their feelings, they can relate how they are feeling with what appropriate action to take in a loving way, they learn facial expressions and body language before coming into a classroom. A teacher will see when a child is engaged in the subject, when the child is giving 100% attention to it, and joyful expression. Its very difficult to engage a child who isn't interested in a subject, and is bored, and they are more able to articulate this as they are more able to express themselves. Play needs to play a bigger role in the early years perhaps they will be ready by 10 years plus. I think we need confidence in self first and then the joy of learning can begin, with more life skills in the curriculum, and maths and english be secondary, if only at a basic level.

[@MayankBhagya]

Fidgety and restlessness are never positive. Agile body and stable mind is the key.

[@MountainMaid238]

When I'm thinking through something creative and complicated, I tap with my left hand. Always works

[@virginiamoss7045]

The higher a person's IQ, the more they need to occupy the part of their brain they are not using so that that side will not interfere with the focus on the part of their brain they are using. Therefore, they doodle, fidget, have music going, bounce their knee, etc.

[@MountainMaid238]

@@virginiamoss7045 Makes complete sense, thank you! That is very helpful, interesting I have been schooling myself on giftedness but what you just shared I haven't heard. Do you have any sources I could look up?

[@virginiamoss7045]

@@MountainMaid238 - Wish I could help out here, but I've been knowing that for many years. It's part of the enormous trove of brain research that has been researched for the past 20 years. Seems like I came across it in relation to either education or autism or ADHD. My memory isn't what it used to be.

[@laurajana4611]

Never say never...there are plenty of times when what is perceived as bad (fidgety, restlessness) actually represents inquisitiveness, curiosity, especially in young children whose enthusiasm for hands-on exploration and understanding can be "mis-judged" as disobedient and distracting. Not always, but far too often!

[@genxmum5569]

Yep. People underestimate kids.

[@institute4sale382]

awesome talk.

[@MUNEEBHAIDER7438]

I want to see more vedios on early childhood

[@k.ganesanganesan6825]

Come forward to serve rural India .

[@laurajana4611]

I would be very interested, having been to India several times (both cities and rural) in the past several years and with a specific interest in making sure ALL children have develop the skills (and get the nutrition, healthcare, etc) they need to thrive!

[@Rezin_8]

❤

[@Rezin_8]

Empathy, Sympathy, Care and Concern, Humor, Projection, Ridicule, Hostility.... Teach our kids tools AND HOW TO USE THEM

[@sangieta238]

@@Rezin_8 💝

[@aminminshaf8244]

Applause!