Most parents want the very best for their children—and they’re willing to work incredibly hard to provide it. We invest time, energy, money, and love, hoping to give our kids every advantage possible.

And yet, something surprising often gets overlooked.

Many well-intentioned parents focus on what children have—experiences, activities, opportunities—while missing what children need most: inner strength. The ability to manage big emotions. The courage to try again after failing. The kindness to care about others. The confidence to speak up, connect, and persevere when life gets hard.

These qualities don’t magically appear with age. They must be taught, modeled, and practiced—day by day, in the middle of ordinary family life.

That’s the heart of the Seven Skills collection.

Created by parent and licensed mental health counselor Jonathan Maletz, these books and resources are designed to help parents pass these essential skills on to their children—clearly, practically, and with hope.

Below you’ll find the titles currently available—each one focused on building the inner strengths that matter most, and helping parents give their children the best gift of all: a strong foundation for life.