I found this article that discusses 7 ways for parents to help raise a smart child. The article was written by best selling author Pat Wyman - www.RaisingSmarterChildren.com.

If you’re serious about wanting a smarter child in brain, body and spirit, here are 7 new learning discoveries to give your child an advantage in school, home and life.

1. There Is More To Smart Than A High I.Q.

I.Q. scores are very limited and frequently used to measure a gap between learning potential and actual performance in school, so I.Q. cannot possibly be the only hallmark of your child’s learning ability.

I show kids how to learn and succeed in school, but never advise that you pressure your child for A’s so much that they become anxious and unhappy.

Your child has many talents that make him or her very unique. Nourish each of these if you want a smarter, more well rounded child, and you just may find you have the next Pavarotti on your hands.

2. Give Your Child’s Brain A Big Boost With These Fats

The World Health Organization and respected medical journals have proven that omega 3 fats like DHA and ARA (such as those found in fish oil) can give your child’s brain just the boost it needs for learning, faster thinking and better memory. One study even shows that Omega 3’s can reduce or eliminate ADD/ADHD symptoms.

Omega 3’s have close to a thousand other health benefits so many doctors now recommend taking them in supplement form. (Ask your doctor before taking any supplements).

Check the quality of omega 3 supplements because some are contaminated with toxins like mercury. Toxins can be safely removed but not all brands do this.

One Omega 3 supplement my family takes comes from Norway and is on our site at HowToLearn.com/omega3.html. It is certified number one in safety and quality by the organization with the most stringent safety standards in the world.

3. Music Can Make Your Child Smarter

Controversy aside, new research on “The Mozart Effect”, says it has a molecular basis in the brain and improves spatial abilities. Your child uses spatial abilities in subjects like math and science. Several studies show higher I.Q. scores after listening to certain Mozart selections too. Do yourself a favor and type in “The Mozart Effect” in Google for more information.

To Be Continued…