From Time Magazine
By Eric Barker
"I’ve explored the science behind what makes kids happier, what type of parenting works best and what makes for joyful families.
"But what makes children--from babies up through the teen years--smarter?
Read the whole article here, but here is a summary of the 10 things science says can help:
By Eric Barker
"I’ve explored the science behind what makes kids happier, what type of parenting works best and what makes for joyful families.
"But what makes children--from babies up through the teen years--smarter?
Read the whole article here, but here is a summary of the 10 things science says can help:
- Music Lessons
- The Dumb Jock Is A Myth
- Don’t Read To Your Kids, Read With Them
- Sleep Deprivation Makes Kids Stupid
- IQ Isn’t Worth Much Without Self-Discipline
- Learning Is An Active Process
- Treats Can Be a Good Thing--At The Right Time
- Happy Kids = Successful Kids
- Peer Group Matters
- Believe In Them