Raising Smarter Children

Raising Smarter Children is a blog site where the conversation about smarter children means much more than a brainy I.Q. score.

Children are smart in many ways and every parent wants a child with character, integrity and a strong sense of values.

Who we are: Two women, one blog - making a difference.

Erin Mavredakis, M.D., is a pediatrician who believes that every child is “smart” and given proper love and care will blossom into the child and adult fulfilling their full potential.  She nutures children to health and gives them the love and confidence they need to feel “smart” in everything.

Pat Wyman, M.A., is the best selling author of several books, including Learning vs. Testing, Strategies That Bridge The Gap, (http://www.howtolearn.com/learningvstesting4.html),  founder of HowToLearn.com and recipient of the James Patterson PageTurner Award for her work in vision, reading and learning.  If you want to find out how the printed page looks to your child and how to help your child raise reading scores, take the free Eye-Q Reading Inventory.

Pat is a university instructor of continuing education at California State University, East Bay, consultant and workshop presenter on reading improvement, and faster learning strategies to parents, teachers and corporations.  Pat regularly appears on T.V. and radio and is interviewed for publications like the Washington Post, Family Circle, Woman’s World and Nick Jr. Family Magazine.

Pat is passionate about children and their potential, and has spent a lifetime teaching and writing to enhance their success in school and in life.  She believes that, with the proper knowledge and understanding, parents can raise a child who is “smart with heart”, and contributes positively to our world. 

In her words, Learning is not about being smart.

Pat and Dr. Erin are unique as the only mother-daughter team sharing new discoveries and tips with parents on how to raise smarter children.

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