- Core factors for success: Important elements linked to children’s success include nutritious food, consistent sleep hygiene, early love of books, and physical activity.
- Positive school outlook: Encouraging a positive attitude toward school supports motivation and engagement in learning.
- Risk-taking and resilience: Letting children try new things, experience failure, and try again independently builds resilience and self-confidence.
- Unconditional love and guidance: Providing children with unconditional love and appropriate guidance is crucial for healthy development and long-term success.
- Independence development: Allowing children to accomplish tasks on their own fosters a sense of achievement and supports personal growth.
Setting Kids up for Success
A nutritious Diet, sleep hygiene, a love for reading and a parent's involvement in school are just some of the key factors for a child's success.
Samantha Ingerick, DNP, MSN, APRN, Pediatrics
