The school year has begun. That last-minute dash for school supplies is over, the registration jitters have subsided, and the schedule is set. As children settle into their classes, parents hope for great grades and a positive year.
The good news is that in addition to their innate abilities, there’s research that indicates you can actually raise a child’s intelligence by doing some specific things, thereby improving a child’s chances of school success.
Let’s start with pregnancy. According to one scientific study, the supplement choline seems
to encourage fetal brain development by boosting memory – and, importantly, the effects can last a lifetime. Expectant mothers should have their thyroids checked and eat fish or seafood regularly.
Breast milk wins when it comes to brain-building nourishment for babies. In fact, statistics have shown that babies who breast feed tend to have higher IQs. For those mothers who are unable to produce adequate amounts of milk to breast feed regularly, consider pumping and freezing the milk to supplement formula.