We all want our children to do well in school so that they will grow up to have a well established career, and hopefully take care of us when we are unable to do so. Where do we begin? There are so many studies out there about anything and everything you would want to know. The question that we have to ask ourselves is what results do we listen to. While one study may tell us that those children who are physically fit have a larger hippocampus and do better on tests (Art Kramer). Another study tells us that if our children believe that they are smart then they will be smart (Dr. Steve Bedwell). So what do we believe? Do we believe that if our child eats a healthy diet and gets regular exercise that they will do well academically? Or do we teach our children to believe in themselves and from that they will succeed? What if it is a combination of both. Healthy life style and a healthy attitude towards your own accomplishments could make your child be a well rounded member of society. It sounds so easy, yet I am still terrified of what happens when I am not there. I don't think anyone can argue that the world was a different place that when they were kids. Look at our school system! There is so much violence in our schools today that it is not uncommon to see metal detectors and off duty police officers patrolling the school grounds. I remember being scared of being sent to the principals office and yet I work with teenagers who regularly are set and cuss them out! What will it be like when my three year old begins school? It all seems to boil down to parenting and what we teach our children now. Respect for your elders has been lost somewhere down the line and I think that we need to pick that back up. When we are respectful of others we grow as individuals and receive respect in return. Maybe that should be part of our healthy life style. Learning to respect again.
Children's brain development is linked to physical fitness; http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/09/100915171536.htm
How to improve your child's academic performance; http://www.stevebedwell.com/blog/critical-thinking/educating-your-child/
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