Two Ways to Make a Kid Smarter
Martha states there were two key factors to make a kid smarter. The first one is to feed his/her brain:
Foods rich in omega-3 fats–such as salmon, fresh tuna, herring, and sardine–contain something called eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA. EPA does three things: It boosts blood flow to the brain, it helps make hormones that boost brain function, and it helps boost the immune system by acting as an anti-inflammatory agent.
A study published in the journal Pediatrics showed that kids who took fish-oil supplements, which contain omega-3, showed huge improvements in spelling, IQ, and reading. Even their behavior got better.
The second is the time factor. Stay together for leisure and do some activities to challenge a kid’s mind, like reading or other brain-boosting activities. Even the most gifted child needs his/her parent’s help to know how to listen, observe, ask questions and organize and share information. These are the fundamental skills of learning.