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4. Don’t let them languish in front of a screen.
Too much screen time has been linked to childhood obesity, 
irregular sleep patterns, and behavioral issues. In addition, a 2017 
study by Greg L. West at the University of Montreal revealed that 
playing “shooter” games can damage the brain, causing it to lose 
cells.
So what can we do about the ever-so-helpful digital babysitter that 
so many of us rely on?
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, entertainment 
“screen time” should be limited to two hours a day.
Another helpful idea: encourage your children to become content 
creators rather than passive consumers. Encourage them to learn 
computer programming, 3D modeling, or digital music production 
and turn screen time into a productive endeavor.
5. Do set high expectations.
Harnessing data from a national survey, a UCLA team discovered 
that the expectations parents hold for their kids have a huge effect 
on achievement.

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CHILDREN IN 
HIGH-CONFLICT 
FAMILIES 
TEND TO FARE 
WORSE THAN 
CHILDREN OF 
PARENTS THAT 
GET ALONG, 
ACCORDING TO 
A UNIVERSITY 
OF ILLINOIS 
STUDY REVIEW. 
The study found that, by the time they were four, almost all the 
children in the highest performing study group had parents who 
expected them to attain a college degree.
6. Don’t spend too much time praising innate qualities such as 
intelligence or looks.
“Wow, you got an A without even studying? You are so smart!”
A Stanford University study shows that praising children with 
statements like the above and focusing on their intelligence, can 
actually lead to underperformance.
As an alternative parenting strategy, parents are encouraged to 
offer praise that focuses on the effort kids expend to overcome 
problems and challenges by demonstrating grit, persistence, and 
determination.