<![CDATA[How to Get Smart Kids]]>gee, the answer is ... PLAY!

:imcool:

http://www.healthxchange.com.sg/healthyliving/childrenhealth/Pages/Want-Smart-Kids-Involve-Them-in-Active-Play.aspx

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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803931https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803931Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:17:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:11:47 GMT]]>

buds:
verykiasu2010:

[quote=\"KSP\"]How about the DHA in milk powder ? Any proven report?


it gets translated into DSA success ?

DHA to DSA!

Good one! πŸ˜†[/quote]then to PSA/SIA scholarship :imcool:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803925https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803925Tue, 24 Jul 2012 07:11:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:39:21 GMT]]>

Funz:
:rotflmao:


Looking back at the posts, the suggestions on how to get smart kids are the opposite of what we were once told. I am getting flashbacks of all my parents' nagging and all the well meaning advise from all sorts of people.

Play - play, play summore, you see whether playing can help you pass your exams

Junk food - all these additives will only feed your fat cells not your brains, you are going to feed yourself into stupidity

Formula milk - breastmilk is the best, best for growth, for health, for brain development, etc, etc
Gosh! I remember these too! :yikes:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803897https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803897Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:39:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:37:09 GMT]]>

Funz:
Lynn2010:



Hahahaha.....

Btw, 1 yr old can.
At 2 yr old, my dd already can read simple story book, can speak full sentences (i know some are still babbling at this age), shower on her own (with me watching as I'm worried - she was only 2)

Wah so what did you feed her? πŸ˜‰

Funz:
Lynn2010:

Powder milk from 3 wk old leh...... cant remember if it's similac πŸ˜‚

Darn! I breastfed my 2 kiddos.

Wah heng arh... Lucky for me who cover both possibilities!
Breast feed and formula feed them! So get EQ and IQ. :idea:

So main idea is cannot be too square (rigid)... Must be flexible..
So can get all rounder children. Tested n proven so far is DD2..

Breastfed + bottle fed
Home cooked food + Mc Donalds
Great at gaming + sports/outdoors
Got EQ + IQ...

Smart + happy
Annoying + sensitive

Can laa.. More or less quite balance lor.

She happy, we oso happy. :love:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803891https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803891Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:37:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:21:22 GMT]]>

Mawar:
Lynn2010:

Also, research has shown (read it before) that kids who are showered with lots of love, care, hugs from parents grow up better and happier compared to those who dont have.


A simple example will be kids who grow up in a challenging environment (orphans or parents in jail) generally turn out differently from those who have a complete loving family.
This is just \"in general\"

I agree that a well nurtured child is likely to do better. And likely perform better academically and socially.

Giving and spending time is sometimes difficult especially when we wear so many hats. Sometimes I feel I give so much, I have nothing more to give. Need to recharge!

Yes you should recharge. :hugs:

After rejuvenation, you can come back a happier mommy to the kids n happier wife to your hubby. You'd see things from a fresher perspective.

Now recharge... u need it. Take care. :snuggles:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803871https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803871Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:21:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:16:58 GMT]]>

verykiasu2010:
KSP:

How about the DHA in milk powder ? Any proven report?


it gets translated into DSA success ?

DHA to DSA!

Good one! πŸ˜†

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803863https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803863Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:16:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:15:31 GMT]]>Actually I am still grappling with the definition of smart kid. What is a smart kid?


Born smart - Ask God

Nurture smart - First must be born smart, then nurture helps.

Hot-house smart - Not sustainable smartness

Smart is different things to different people.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803862https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803862Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:15:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:02:49 GMT]]>

Funz:
:rotflmao:


Looking back at the posts, the suggestions on how to get smart kids are the opposite of what we were once told. I am getting flashbacks of all my parents' nagging and all the well meaning advise from all sorts of people.

Play - play, play summore, you see whether playing can help you pass your exams

Junk food - all these additives will only feed your fat cells not your brains, you are going to feed yourself into stupidity

Formula milk - breastmilk is the best, best for growth, for health, for brain development, etc, etc
REAL kiasu parents will not share the REAL ways to Smart kids... :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803855https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803855Tue, 24 Jul 2012 06:02:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:57:38 GMT]]>:rotflmao:


Looking back at the posts, the suggestions on how to get smart kids are the opposite of what we were once told. I am getting flashbacks of all my parents' nagging and all the well meaning advise from all sorts of people.

Play - play, play summore, you see whether playing can help you pass your exams

Junk food - all these additives will only feed your fat cells not your brains, you are going to feed yourself into stupidity

Formula milk - breastmilk is the best, best for growth, for health, for brain development, etc, etc

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803849https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803849Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:57:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:23:36 GMT]]>

KSP:
How about the DHA in milk powder ? Any proven report?

it gets translated into DSA success ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803814Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:23:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:17:27 GMT]]>Powder milk from 3 wk old leh...... cant remember if it's similac πŸ˜‚[/quote]


Darn! I breastfed my 2 kiddos.[/quote]

Wow.... i sure \"kanna\" scolded by many parents here...

Breastfeeding is still the best (without doubt), it is proven. Unfortunately i dont have the patience, get very frustrated during confinement. My mum \"watch\" me literally, very stress.

DD1 3 wks of breastmilk only, DD2 1 wk.

Just that, parents should not fear if they encounter problems with providing breastmilk. Dont get too stress, the cow is standing by you, you can rely on the cows. πŸ˜‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803808https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803808Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:17:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:31:06 GMT]]>I believe the nutritional impact on the child's cognitive development is minimal if at all noticeable. It only helps the milk powder companies to fatten their bottom lines.

Parenting skills, conducive environment far far outweighs any nutritional benefits one might have in drinking milk powder of any formulation.
The good news is that parenting skills and conducive environment are free πŸ™‚
Which goes to show that money can't buy everything. There's just no short cut.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803749https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803749Tue, 24 Jul 2012 04:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:29:58 GMT]]>How about the DHA in milk powder ? Any proven report?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803655https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803655Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:29:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:22:20 GMT]]>

concern2:
slmkhoo:


My kids are teens, and a few months ago, they told me that their teacher in school asked the class about things they would like to change about their parents. My kids were stumped and couldn't think of anything much (other than maybe to have their parents a bit less strict!).

Wow, that's the best compliment and consolation!

Agree!! Agree!!

As we learn to be 'good' parents, I am still at Parenting for Dummies 101, we need to balance how much to give and how much to keep.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803637https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803637Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:22:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:15:33 GMT]]>

Lynn2010:
Also, research has shown (read it before) that kids who are showered with lots of love, care, hugs from parents grow up better and happier compared to those who dont have.


A simple example will be kids who grow up in a challenging environment (orphans or parents in jail) generally turn out differently from those who have a complete loving family.
This is just \"in general\"
I agree that a well nurtured child is likely to do better. And likely perform better academically and socially.

Giving and spending time is sometimes difficult especially when we wear so many hats. Sometimes I feel I give so much, I have nothing more to give. Need to recharge!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803626https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803626Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:15:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:08:12 GMT]]>

beanbear:
Mawar:

I want to know how to get happy kids.

Ps. Don't want spray them with laughing gas type of ideas hor!

Are we as parents happy? Especially happy with our children? I think our kids are happy when we love them unconditionally, when they don't have to prove anything in order to obtain our approval.

When my kids & I enjoy each other's company, just being with each other without thinking about the schedule, just being in the moment, ahh.... I love those moments. It's sheer joy.

Thanks a lot for sharing. We have been under the weather recently, and I realize there's a spillover effect on our kids.

Unconditional love, that's difficult. Need to work on that!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803612https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803612Tue, 24 Jul 2012 03:08:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:40:31 GMT]]>

Lynn2010:
Funz:

[quote=\"Lynn2010\"]

Hahahaha.....

Btw, 1 yr old can.
At 2 yr old, my dd already can read simple story book, can speak full sentences (i know some are still babbling at this age), shower on her own (with me watching as I'm worried - she was only 2)

Wah so what did you feed her? πŸ˜‰

Powder milk from 3 wk old leh...... cant remember if it's similac πŸ˜‚[/quote]Darn! I breastfed my 2 kiddos.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803572https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803572Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:40:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:29:45 GMT]]>

buds:
...

Side effect : Hyperactivity which includes talking like a chipmunk in a chipmunk's voice non-stop... except when she sleeps.

You've been warned! :evil:
Ya, buds, we've noticed that we often lose control over them after they finished their Mac meals - they start to behave like monkeys, cannot sit still, must move around and laugh hysterically over little jokes :roll:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803555https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803555Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:29:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:25:24 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:

My kids are teens, and a few months ago, they told me that their teacher in school asked the class about things they would like to change about their parents. My kids were stumped and couldn't think of anything much (other than maybe to have their parents a bit less strict!).
Wow, that's the best compliment and consolation!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803549https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803549Tue, 24 Jul 2012 02:25:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:55:29 GMT]]>Also, research has shown (read it before) that kids who are showered with lots of love, care, hugs from parents grow up better and happier compared to those who dont have.


A simple example will be kids who grow up in a challenging environment (orphans or parents in jail) generally turn out differently from those who have a complete loving family.
This is just "in general"

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803235https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803235Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:55:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:52:24 GMT]]>

Mawar:
I want to know how to get happy kids.

Ps. Don't want spray them with laughing gas type of ideas hor!
Just to share - i try not to stress them too much.... i suppose you are talking about kids younger than 7 yr old (P1). They yearn for parents doing activities with them. Getting involve in their \"lives\". Eg. go to the park, play sports or games, etc. Dont use words like \"stupid\", \"good for nothing\", \"so and so is better than you\" on them, basically dont belittle them. You can scold them when they are not behaving. Every kid has their strengths and weaknesses. Lots of hugs and kisses and reassuring them that you love them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803232https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803232Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:52:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:48:54 GMT]]>

Mawar:
I want to know how to get happy kids.

Ps. Don't want spray them with laughing gas type of ideas hor!
Are we as parents happy? Especially happy with our children? I think our kids are happy when we love them unconditionally, when they don't have to prove anything in order to obtain our approval.

When my kids & I enjoy each other's company, just being with each other without thinking about the schedule, just being in the moment, ahh.... I love those moments. It's sheer joy.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803230https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803230Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:48:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:43:52 GMT]]>

Funz:
Lynn2010:



Hahahaha.....

Btw, 1 yr old can.
At 2 yr old, my dd already can read simple story book, can speak full sentences (i know some are still babbling at this age), shower on her own (with me watching as I'm worried - she was only 2)

Wah so what did you feed her? πŸ˜‰

Powder milk from 3 wk old leh...... cant remember if it's similac πŸ˜‚

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803228https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/803228Mon, 23 Jul 2012 14:43:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How to Get Smart Kids on Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:02:26 GMT]]>I want to know how to get happy kids.

Ps. Don’t want spray them with laughing gas type of ideas hor!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/802952https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/802952Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:02:26 GMT