6 Secrets to Making Your Kid People Smart

Skipping Breakfast is a No-No

Food intake does make a difference in kids’ development. Baby Center has an article presenting Harvard psychologist J. Michael Murphy’s research findings that relate food intake with brain functioning. Murphy’s studies found that habitual breakfast skipping correlated with slower brain functioning, leading kids to show less verbal fluency.

Hampered verbal fluency usually turns away other kids who can be your child’s friends. Getting fit not only means making sure your kid eats enough food for breakfast, but also ensures he eats the right food. Choose protein and fiber rich breakfast to boost your child’s brain function.

Initial interaction with new people for shy kids gets easier if done in your child’s own territory. This is because having your own territory erases the powerlessness your shy kid may feel when starting an interaction with unfamiliar people.

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Boost Your Kid’s Learning Curve

Parents need to be the first people to be aware of their kids’ learning curve. If you feel your kid is not catching up fast enough to his environment, provide an even more hands-on approach when it comes to teaching him to be people-smart.

You may consider letting your child use playground equipment that encourages more play interaction with friends to sharpen his people skills. Nevertheless, it is highly encouraged that you supervise your kid while using play equipment. Be alert in case bullying takes place. Remember, once your child experiences bullying, he will have a difficult time recovering from it. Consequently, bullying may hamper his learning curve development in turning out to be a people-smart kid.

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Take Your Kid to Different Places

Take your kid to places where he can find constant people interaction. Traveling to different places is a great way for your kid to meet friends. Don’t think twice of making it a habit to take your kid shopping and dining out with you. Take him to zoos, the movies and theme parks. Learning to speak up initiates the start of a good conversation. When new kids start talking to your child, encourage your kid to speak up. Motivation gives your child the confidence that he can do more than what he believes he can.

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Keep Up To Date with Progress

Never forget to keep up with the progress your child has achieved. Conduct a close study on how he has achieved his goal of becoming people-smart by engaging in different activities. For instance, if you’ve observed that the benefits of playground play are not sufficient in equipping your child achieve his goal; find other ways to sharpen his people skills. You may implement modifications in your strategies as needed. Expand your resourcefulness by doing research online about ways to help improve your child’s instinctive-based social skills.

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Remember, parenting includes taking an active role in honing your kid to become the best individual he can ever be in life. Don’t give up in helping your child pursue a better future for himself. You’ll be amazed at how your efforts will pay off in the end. Remember, there is no greater price than seeing your child become happy and successful.

This post was written by Aby Nicole League for Uplifting Families.