“Other people’s children” – a familiar phrase every parent has heard. So, what makes the difference? Is it that smart newborns are born with special skills?
From their first months, alongside loving family care, newborns naturally develop intelligence and soft skills by observing, experiencing, and interacting with the world around them. Teaching life skills to preschoolers is essential. Let’s explore with SOFT SKILLS the key skills your little one can learn and develop from a young age!
Recognizing and Responding
The ability to observe and react to the environment is the first step in a baby’s journey of exploring the world. A smart newborn often shows high concentration when hearing strange sounds, gazes intently at faces, or turns their head towards light.
Interaction through eye contact, smiles, or baby talk is how babies express emotions and connect with their parents. According to psychologist Nguyen Thi Thu Huong, author of ‘Raising Smart Children – From the Heart’, “Eye contact is the origin of all connections, the emotional bond between parents and children.”
Emotional Regulation Skills
Have you ever wondered why some babies are easily soothed, while others are more irritable? The ability to self-regulate emotions is one of the crucial skills, directly impacting a child’s overall development.
A baby who can self-soothe when stressed, for example, by sucking their thumb, playing with their hands, or self-soothing to sleep, will adapt to the environment more easily. Conversely, children lacking this skill often have difficulty controlling emotions, are prone to fussiness, irritability, and even screaming or anger.
Developing emotional regulation skills in newborns requires patience and understanding from parents. Be a companion, helping your baby recognize and manage their emotions positively.
Self-Discovery and Learning
“Learn to eat, learn to talk, learn to wrap, learn to open” – a familiar proverb of our ancestors partly reflects the importance of self-learning from the smallest things. Smart newborns often show curiosity and eagerness to learn by observing, imitating, and experiencing things themselves.
From reaching out to grab toys, bringing them to their mouths to bite, babies gradually develop hand-eye coordination and awareness of the world around them. Rolling over, crawling, creeping, or learning to walk are extraordinary efforts, marking significant physical and intellectual development.
A skill mind map will help you better understand the necessary skills for your baby.
Conclusion
Every child is a hidden genius. Nurturing and developing the skills of smart newborns is a long and challenging journey.
Be a trusted companion, creating a safe and inspiring environment for your little one to confidently explore the world, maximizing their potential and intelligence!
Contact hotline 0372666666 or visit the SOFT SKILLS center at 55 To Tien Thanh, Hanoi for the best advice and support on soft skills courses for your little one!