Putting money into a savings account for your child can be a great way to give them a head start in life once they reach adulthood, but it’s far from the only investment in their future you can make. There are plenty of low-effort, budget-friendly investments you can make, too.
A child that’s healthy, academically strong, and independent will be well-prepared to succeed once they turn eighteen and set off into the world – and happily, whether your child has those qualities or not is within your control. In this post, we’ll run through a few straightforward strategies that parents can utilize when their child is young, which might just pay off big when they’re older.
Family Exercise
Studies have shown that healthy children are much more likely to be healthy in adulthood, and that can make a big difference to the quality of their lives when they’re older. It’s much easier to reach your full potential when you’re physically and mentally healthy, after all. You’ll likely already be preparing healthy meals for your child, so why not take things a little further and come up with healthy activities that the whole family can participate in? Going for hikes, bike rides, or playing team sports as a family can show your child the importance and value of working up a sweat — and, of course, spending time as a clan engaging in physical activity is much better than everyone spending their free time staring at a screen.
Looking to get your child physically and mentally fit while also having plenty of fun? Then take trips as a family into the great outdoors.
Prioritizing Reading
Strong reading skills are the foundation of strong academic performance, which in turn makes it more likely that a child will succeed in their professional life when they enter the workforce. The genesis for strong reading skills happens when they’re young, and while their school will do much of the heavy lifting on that front, parents can also support their child’s reading development. Investing in kindergarten decodable books, reading aloud to your child each day, and prioritizing reading as a family (your child is more likely to value reading if you read too) will create a reading-friendly atmosphere that can make all the difference to your child’s reading skills. When they graduate from college, you’ll know that part of their success will be down to the priority you placed on reading when they were young.
Art Supplies and Musical Instruments
All children – actually, all humans – are creative, but not all children have the chance to showcase their creativity. Having art supplies and a musical instrument in the house will allow your child to play around and see what they can create. The simple act of being creative can offer a wide range of benefits, and there really doesn’t have to be an end goal in mind. They might not go on to become a professional artist or musician, but you’ll likely give them a creative hobby that sticks with them for the rest of their lives.
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