I I have a 6 month old son, what kind of things should I do to help him develop better physically and mentally?
2007-02-20 19:02:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Read to him. You might not think he can understand, but he will learn to recognize sentence structure and speaking patterns. Have a set reading time every day, and just read, read, read! Also, play classical music. Music is a proven thing for increasing intelligence.
ALSO: Eat fish! I just read in the newspaper today about a study of pregnant women, and mothers who ate fish 3 times a week had babies with higher IQs. It would stand to reason that if you are still breastfeeding, the fish in the diet would transfer through your breastmilk. If not then, nevermind about the fish...until your son gets older and can eat it himself. It's good brainfood.
2007-02-20 19:13:03 · answer #1 · answered by Sweet n Sour 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read to him-read anything, the Bible, the newspaper, Dr Suess, Moby Dick, anything.
Talk to him. Don't talk in a little baby voice, talk to him as you would a peer (leave out the cuss words, though!) This is going to help develop language skills as well as listening skills. You will find that the sooner they learn to speak and understand language, the sooner they can begin to learn and retain facts.
The best thing you can do is be sure to love him unconditionally and make sure he knows that he is loved, wanted, and accepted. If he never has to worry about any of that, then his mind is free to gorge on information and learning!
Physically, just make sure he eats good foods. Keep sugar down to a minimum, be sure he gets healthy doses of sunshine, fresh air, and plenty of rest as needed.
2007-02-21 07:40:56 · answer #2 · answered by kelly24592 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeed for as long as possible, the longer you do it, the more benefits.
Good fats help with brain development, and salt helps to facilitate brain function. Avocados, egg yolks, cod liver oil at a year, butter, olive oil... all good fats. Use natural sea salt though, table salt is just rubbish.
2007-02-21 10:35:19 · answer #3 · answered by Mommy to David 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Play classical music for him. Read to him and point to things in the pictures and say what they are. Even though he's only six months it is never too early to start. Talk to him a lot.
2007-02-21 03:10:11 · answer #4 · answered by patchouligirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do what they say, then measure your results every decade. In about 4, if he's a Nobel Laureate, you've done good work, pat yourself on the back. If he's indicted for capital fraud, pat yourself on the back, and give yourself a swift kick in the groin for making him smart without teaching him morals. If he's flipping burgers, kick him in the groin.
2007-02-21 03:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by DANCEMAN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are out in the park take time to explore, Let them use their sense of touch. Hands-on activities are the best learning tools.
2007-02-21 03:31:17 · answer #6 · answered by A mother 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
children learn through play and lots of interaction. read to him. talk to him while your doing things for him. describe and explain the things that your doing.repetitiveness pays off.
2007-02-21 03:14:15 · answer #7 · answered by mylilangelcj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about getting a few "Intro to Parenting" books for starters...
2007-02-21 03:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by Guppy Geek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-21 03:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ to them !! Sit down with books together and read as often as you can!
2007-02-21 03:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by MEESH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋