The most important life skills are taught to us before we are 5 years-old. Check out this article by Claire Cain Miller highlighting new research that shows those of us that learned to share, negotiate, and play nicely on the playground are in higher demand in the workforce today.

I am updating this post to include this link to another post about sharing. During this time of Thanks and giving, it is a good reminder to be grateful for what we have and to share our bounty with other. As a bonus, if you haven’t ever heard Jack Johnson’s children’s music (it was my soundtrack in 2007 or so) here’s a good song on sharing!