Sleep before 10 PM

Quality sleep is vital for children's brain development and health. Children who consistently sleep before 10 PM and experience deep rest often show improved memory and cognitive function.

Early sleep also boosts immunity, enhances memory and concentration, and reduces the risk of obesity and depression, promoting a healthy lifestyle. During the night, especially before midnight, the body releases more growth hormones, supporting physical development.

Eat breakfast daily

After a long sleep, a child's brain requires nutrition. Children should develop the habit of eating breakfast one to two hours after waking. This first meal helps maintain a healthy weight and provides the body with energy. To ensure children have time to eat comfortably, parents should wake them on time.

Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (like fish, walnuts), antioxidants (found in fruits and vegetables), and whole grains fuel the brain. These nutrients protect brain cells and enhance thinking. Children should avoid excessive sugar and fast food, which can diminish cognitive function.

Read 10 pages a day

Reading exposes children to new words, stimulates imagination, and develops critical thinking. Parents can encourage their children to read comic books or children's magazines daily.

Play sports

Regular exercise boosts brain blood flow, supports neural plasticity, and promotes new cell formation. This habit benefits brain health and helps reduce inflammation, a factor linked to chronic diseases. Children should engage in daily physical activity with sports such as: swimming, soccer, basketball, badminton, cycling, or jumping rope to develop physical fitness, increase height, and build endurance.

Handwritten notes

Neuroscience explains that writing by hand activates brain regions linked to thinking and memory. Children who write by hand understand and retain information more deeply. Parents should provide children with notebooks to start daily note-taking.

By Le Nguyen (According to Hindustan Times, Times of India)