Gearing Up for Excellence

“Deoxyribonucleic acid,” my then-seven-year-old cousin said out of the blue one afternoon. “Deo-what?” I asked. We were munching on our merienda when she began rattling off some science terms I had forgotten.

“DNA!,” she exclaimed. “It’s a nucleic acid that carries our genetic information.” Then she began reciting other things she learned from her science class. I just sat back in my seat, in awe at my little cousin who was telling me things I learned at a much later age.

That incident happened a few years ago, but I remember it clearly because it was one of the first moments I seriously reflected on the pressures of a young schooler. So many big terms for little kids! How could I help my son manage with all the pressures once he starts going to school? How could I encourage him to excel without pressuring him? He starts schooling in a few years, and you know how time flies by so quickly.

When I was growing up, there were three things my Mom was sure I had enough of to get me started for a school day: enough sleep, a good breakfast and vitamins. These three will guide me as well once Timmy begins going to school. Sleep? That’s pretty manageable. A good breakfast? Yes. Vitamins? There are so many options in the market nowadays that choosing the right brand for my child is critical. I’m leaning towards Nutroplex because of its Intelliboosters.

I think every mother wants her child to excel. I definitely want my boy to be a cut above the rest. Inspired by my little cousin’s sharpness, guided by my belief that vitamins can help boost intelligence and encouraged by a brand like Nutroplex, I’m certain my little boy will do well in school. Maybe soon he’ll be the one surprising me with random, scientific terms from the top of his head!

Hi! I'm Toni Tiu, and I've been blogging at at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.