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[quote=Anonymous]There are so many factors, many of which you have no control.  Genetics and their temperament/personality can’t be underestimated.

The things you do have control over that I think help (mom of three high achievers):

-Talk to them frequently.  Have interesting conversations that get them thinking.

-Expose them to art and music at an early age and then consistently throughout childhood

-Put them in 1-2 sports early and stick with them.  Let them grow and mature in those sports and get the sense of accomplishment that comes when you work at something consistently over time.  Even if they don’t love it at first, once they push their the beginner phase, they will often love it as they get better and better and feel that growth.

-Always stress academics.  Do math with them daily at an early age.  Even if just 10 min per day.  It becomes routine and sends the message this is a priority. Read to them every night. Take weekly trips to swap library books. If there are any academic deficits, work on them steadily. Make sure they see you reading for yourself on a regular basis.  
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