05 Ways to Make Your Child Smarter!

Expert’s says that before birth to age 4, an child’s brain grows explosively. In fact, your child’s brain has reached 90% of its adult size before kindergarten. This period of great growth provides an ideal window of opportunity for learning.

Have you ever wondered how independent your child actually is? Will your child be able to look after themselves if left alone for a while? Do you think your child is well-equipped with essential life skills to face the world? Think about it! Here are 10 ways to help your children become smarter.

Don’t overprotect

It sounds quite paradoxical, and surely the exact opposite of what these parents intended! Parenting is an art of balancing and, in order to master it, you need to accept the fact you’re only human, just like your child. Humans learn through observation and through real experiences: they make mistakes, they fail, they get hurt, and they become smarter in the process.

Yet it is true- adult children from overprotective households have low self-esteem and self-worth, and may lack the resilience and confidence that are essential in order to face the world.

Physical activity

Whether it’s organized sports or just playing in the yard, children need physical activity to stimulate their senses. The latest science reveals the effects of movement on children’s brains, and shows that exercise can be a powerful tool for learning.

We have known for a while that children with good cardiovascular fitness have better cognitive function, memory, and ability to focus. Study showed that the risk of depression is reduced for physically active children. This is especially relevant in today’s society.

Do set high expectations

Parental beliefs and attitudes largely influence children’s outcomes. But you can expect the best from your children without piling on the pressure.

A number of studies have found that parental beliefs have a great impact on children’s success. In other words, what you believe your child is capable of achieving largely influences his academic and social outcomes. What this means is that you have the power to influence the kind of person your child is, and the kind of adult he becomes:

Nutrition

We all instinctively know from birth that food is essential to our own survival. Studies show that a nutritious diet will make your child healthier and better able to learn. A great deal of the brain’s ultimate structure and capacity is shaped early in life before the age of 3 years. Young children, whose brains are rapidly developing, need a nutrient-dense diet to help them as they process the world around them.

When kids don’t get the nutrients that they need for growth, they may start to slow down, in both learning and on the playground. The good news is proper nutrition for kids may reverse that trend too.

Real-life experience

Every single place your child goes is a learning experience. Each experience that a young child has builds a synapses or neural connection in their brain. The more experiences, the more synapses. The more meaningful an experience, the more often a child will want to do it again and again.

Make sure your children get out and see the world around them. Take them to the park. Take them to the mountains, the zoo, museums, or the beach. Take them on a simple walk.