From the moment your child is born, they are nothing short of extraordinary in your eyes. Each milestone only serves to further reaffirm your beliefs that your little one is surely a genius but, while they are definitely gifted in your eyes, are reaching developmental milestones actually early signs your kid will be smart? It’s not quite that simple.
If your baby is walking before any of their peers that’s great, but it doesn’t mean they’ll be walking across their high school graduation stage with a scholarship waiting for them.
Here are 11 signs that shows your kid will have a smart IQ.
1. Their Memory Is Exceptional
Your baby might just give an elephant a run for their money if they seem to be exhibiting signs of strong memory skills. “Having a detailed memory” is an early sign of intelligence, according to scientist, infant with advanced memory skills might remebee where a toy was hidden or quickly recognize faces and locations.
They've Got "The Look"
You might think your kid is throwing you some serious shade, but it could actually be they're just flexing their focusing skills. Brighter children start watching and paying attention much earlier in life. So how can you tell what is concentration and what's just staring? "They absorb from their environment so much, adults are often surprised at what they already know. Kids often know more than they let on.
3. They Make Informational Links
As an adult, if you see someone turn on the oven, you assume they’re getting ready to bake something; when they serve you fresh brownies an hour later, you’re not wondering where in the world they came from. But while you've witnessed the baking of countless batches of brownies, a gifted child who's never seen a brownie before might still be able to figure out it was the end result of a process that started when you turned on the oven. “Connecting new information to previously learned knowledge, especially across different domains is an early sign of giftedness.
4. They Roll With An Older Crowd
Does your child tend to flourish in environments with kids who are older with them or even other grown-ups? Gifted children often prefer the company of older children or adults. Advanced kids not only feel comfortable around the older crowd, they're also learning from them.
5. They Can Hold A Conversation Early On
Language skills really do play a role in discerning intelligence in kids. According to scientist a child who displays a rich and expansive vocabulary is truly gifted and you may want to be on alert.
6. They Don't Sleep Well
Whether you have a newborn or a school-aged child, if they don't sleep well, it can be frustrating for the whole family. But there actually could be a silver lining to all the late nights. Studies show that gifted children are usually poor sleepers because their brain is so stimulated it's difficult to fall asleep.
7. Their Personality Is Bold
Being a wallflower is never a bad thing and several historical figures were introverts, but if your child is lively at a young age, that could indicate high intelligence. A developed sense of humour and social skills are signs of a gifted child.
8. They Have The Feels
If your child mourns squashed bugs and rushes to comfort crying babies, their big heart might be linked to a big brain.
The ability to share, play with others, show compassion, resolve conflicts, accept feedback/redirection, and compromise are way more important predictors of life success.
9. They're Wiggle Worms
Lots of kids have a surplus of energy just waiting to be burned, but if your kid has been a mover and shaker from day one, they might be gifted. A need for mental and physical stimulation is a sign of intelligence. So if your infant was constantly wanting to change positions or your child gets bored quickly, they're probably gifted.
10. They Love Hobbies
Is your child exceptionally focused on a specific subject or loves learning about particular areas of interest? Your child might be gifted if he/she shows signs like artistic ability or an ease with numbers. And kids who love solving puzzles and brain teasers readily are showing early signs of intelligence.
11. You're also smart as a parent.
"The greatest predictor of gifted children is gifted parents. While it’s not the only factor in a child’s intelligence, genes definitely play a significant role. So if you excel in certain areas or subjects, chances are your kids will follow .