how to raise a smart kid

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. 
 
 
2.  Talk to your kid – This develops your child’s strong language skills.  Also, listen to your child when he’s talking.  This reinforces his effort to communicate and develops his facility for language.
 
3.  Read books to your kid – Start reading to him even if he does not understand the words.  This gives him a head start in developing language skills.  Kids who are read to when young are more likely to develop a lifelong interest in reading, do well in school, and succeed in adult life.  Reading books is one of the most important activities that make kids smart.
 
4.  Let your kid play – When your kid plays, he is creating the foundation for his intellectual, social, physical and emotional skills. When he plays with other kids, he learns to combine ideas, impressions and feelings with other kids’ experiences and opinions. 
 
5.  Encourage your kid to exercise - Physical exercise does not only make your kid strong, but it also makes your kid smart!  Exercise increases the flow of blood to the brain and builds new brain cells.  Exercise is good for adults' mental sharpness, but it has a more long-lasting effect on your kid’s still developing brain.