Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Having smart and healthy children is the desire of many parents in this world. In order for children to be smart and healthy, of course there is a big role of parents which is really needed.
Launch Timehere are 10 things according to science that parents can do so that their children grow up smart and healthy.
1. Music lessons
Research shows that music lessons make children smarter.
A study looked at children in music groups. They showed a greater increase in IQ than children who did not participate in musical activities. The effects were relatively small, but the differences were visible across IQ subtests, index scores, and standard measures of academic achievement.
A growing body of research finds music training gives students learning advantages in the classroom.
In fact, parents can also feel the positive effects of music. A Northwestern University study found that musical training may benefit older people, by offsetting some of the detrimental effects of aging.
2. Physical activity
Increasing children's physical activity has a positive influence on their concentration, memory and behavior in the classroom. In fact, outdoor activities that get kids moving, even if they don't break a sweat, can improve their intelligence, creativity, concentration and planning skills.
Exercise affects the brain by building neural connections that form memories and the executive function part of the brain that helps children plan and direct their actions. They need this at school to control their mood, organize homework, and then, of course, complete school assignments.
3. Don't read to your child, read with them
Don't let your child just stare at the pictures in the book while you read. Pay attention to the words.
Read with them, not for them. Research shows it helps build children's reading skills because parents pay special attention to developing children's reading skills and strategies.
Thus, reading books together is an effective means of promoting early literacy skills, even for disadvantaged children.
4. Lack of sleep makes children stupid
One hour of sleep deprivation is equivalent to [hilangnya] cognitive maturation and development over two years. There is a correlation between grades and the average amount of sleep.
There is a correlation between getting enough sleep and intelligence. Teenagers who got A grades slept about 15 minutes more on average than students with B grades.
5. IQ doesn't matter much without self-discipline
Self-discipline trumps IQ in predicting who will be successful in life. Many studies show that persistence is the single most important factor for individual success.
Students who show persistence are more likely to get higher grades in class. “Highly disciplined adolescents outperformed their more impulsive peers on every academic performance variable,” the researchers wrote.
Self-discipline determines academic achievement more than IQ.
6. Learning is an active process
Learning is an active process, not passive.
Our brains evolved to learn by doing things, not by hearing things. If you want, for example, to memorize a page, it is better to spend 30 percent of the time reading it, and the remaining 70 percent of the time testing yourself on that memorization.
7. Consume healthy food
Research shows the food consumed has an influence on children's grades.
High-carbohydrate, high-fiber, slow-digesting foods like oatmeal are best, according to research.
A total of 16 students were tested on dexterity and speed of thinking. Then they were given a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet for five days. As a result, when tested again, their brain performance decreased.
8. A happy child is a successful child
Happier children are more likely to grow up to be successful and accomplished adults.
On average, happy people are more successful than unhappy people in both work and love. They get better performance testimonials, have more prestigious jobs, and earn higher salaries. They are more likely to marry, and once married, they are more satisfied with their marriage.
So, what is the key to raising happy children? Be happy parents.
9. Peers are important
Your and your partner's genetics have a big influence on your children. But the most important thing is your child's environment.
Living in a healthy neighborhood, going to a good school and making sure your child gets along with good kids can make a big difference.
10. Trust your child
Often parents doubt their child's abilities. This could be a shackle for you in educating them.
It seems like you are holding them back from developing. Finally, children feel less confident when doing something. Their dreams of achieving success will disappear.
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