Expose Your Kids To As Much Culture As Possible
Don't Just Talk About Kindness
Incredible kids are genuinely kind, and that comes from actively teaching kids to be kind rather than just talking about it.
Encourage Kids To Follow Their Passion
Kids excel at things in which they are skilled and in which they are interested. So while you may wish your kid loved what you did as a kid, encourage their passions—even if they're different from yours.
Prioritize Family Time And Connecting With Your Kids
The confidence others respond to that makes them say, "That kid is incredible!" comes in part from feeling connected to family at home. So while you may not want to spend another hour playing Candyland or watching "Star Wars" again, logging those hours of connection with your kid helps that kid go out into the world and connect with others.
Go Easy On Screen-Time
There isn't a parent in the world who hasn't been warned about the effects of screen-time on kids. Suffice it to say, incredible kids are outgoing and well-rounded, so ease up on screen-time and give your kids opportunities to explore other interests and skills.
Give Your Kids Some Responsibility
There's nothing incredible about a kid who wants to be waited on hand and foot. So choose age-appropriate things your child can be responsible for, from putting away his or her own clean clothes, to making his or her bed, to walking the dog. These may seem like trivial chores, but they'll help your child take responsibility for his or her self. Now that's incredible!
Cut The Bragging On Your Kid's Behalf
Every kid has strengths and weakness, but some show their strengths earlier than others. That doesn't make the kid who can sing well in 3rd grade, or that boy who hits baseballs at 90 miles per hour by junior high, any better than the kids who can't. So while it's always great to compliment a kid's hard work, avoid talking about your child like he or she is better than other kids. You'd hate for your kid to think she's actually better than other kids. It's gross.
