Strength to Success

There is good news for parents:

“All children are SMART and it is our job as parents and teachers to bring out the strengths of our children.”

Gone are the days when our dreams for our children are limited by their school performance.

“Intelligence” is no longer limited to the top 10% of every class. Intelligence has been redefined by Harvard-based cognitive psychologist, Dr. Howard Gardner. His theory of Multiple Intelligences has demonstrated that there are many forms of intelligence not measured by standard IQ tests. He defines intelligences as the ability to solve problems and fashion products that have cultural value.

Success Attitude Builder: Create a SMART goal with your child

It is never too early or too late to help children make SMART goals for themselves. This will help them be pro-active, self-motivated and accountable for their goals.

Discuss goals that your own child wants to set for himself. It can be as simple as doing homework every day and gaining more friends.

Then help them set SMART goals:

S - Specific.

State what you are going to do and be as specific as possible. Example, “I   will do my math drills every day” is a better goal than “I will get a high grade in math.”