Hi, I'm Chacha Tumbokon, and I studied Psychology and Early Childhood Development. Also, I am a parent of 5 kids who all learned to read before they were 5. My 2 year old is already beginning to read. My expertise, experience and interest inspired me to create this site where I can share with you all kinds of information on raising smart kids based on key findings on brain research and child psychology.
There are many advantages to being a smart kid. A smart kid does well in school, get scholarships, and end up ahead in many ways in a competitive world. A smart kid makes you proud as a parent. Who knows, maybe your kid will be a successful entrepreneur or artist or help solve some of the world's serious problems.
Although we learn from books and expert articles, there is no substitute for actual parental experience.
Of course, following the advice in this site does not guarantee that your kid will be a scholar or a genius. A lot depends on his genetic make-up and inborn temperament. But genes are not destiny. They are raw material that can be molded by you. If you make use of the materials here, you are helping to determine how these genes are expressed. You are increasing his (or her) chances to be the best of what he (she) can be intellectually.
If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, you can get start by getting info on factors that help or harm your baby's brain development in the womb.
Hope you like this site! I will be updating it regularly, so keep coming back!
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In a nutshell, here are the most important tips in raising a smart kid:
1. Interact with your kid, play with him (her), and make him feel loved – Scientists observed that babies who were not cuddled, played with and loved have stunted brain growth. They also observed that babies who were not held and did not receive attention failed to grow, became depressed, and eventually died. On the other hand, many studies have shown that loving, hugging, interacting and playing with your child has a strong effect on developing his intelligence. The loving connection formed between you and your kid and your one-on-one interaction with him provide the foundation for his higher thinking skills.
Read more: How To Raise A Smart Kid - A Short Guide
If there is one important thing that you can do to help your child become a success in school and in life - it is to encourage him to be a reader and love reading. The most successful people in the world are voracious readers. This is no surprise, as reading opens the door to virtually all knowledge. Moreover, it is the path to lifelong learning. Helping your child to love reading is one of the most important things you can do as a parent – and it will be worth your time and energy.
To encourage you to make your best effort in making your child love reading, consider these benefits of being a reader:
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