My son Robert says all the time that he wants to be an Anesthesiologist just like me when he grows up! Honestly, I will be proud no matter what career path he chooses and I want to prepare him as much as I can for success. Research from the National Institute of Health shows that 50% of intelligence comes from genetics, while the other 50% comes from other factors, including the child’s environment. For the 50% that parents can control, they play a key role in supporting the cognitive development of their child. Based on research, below are 10 steps on how to make kids smart. 1. Read to Them Early and Often 2. Enroll them in music lessons 3. Make time for unstructured play 4. Exercise their brains 5. Give them chores 6. Get them moving 7. Let them make mistakes 8. Eat dinner together 9. Go exploring 10. Establish a good bedtime routine Courtesy of @robertsecond53 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 #THEDADGANG #DOPEDADTIPS