Baby Morons

According to a study released by HMS this week, watching television does not make babies smarter. Duh. But what about videos like “Baby Einstein?” Still no, say the researchers. While it won’t necessarily hurt to let your little one watch educational programs, there are better things you can do to set your baby on the road to a perfect SAT score.

“But,” you say, “I’m 20 years old. How does this pertain to my life?” Obviously we have an answer for you.

If you’re like most of your fellow students, ten or fifteen years from now you’ll probably have a kid. And, if you’re like most of your fellow students, you’re going to want your kid to be a legacy. As application rates continue to rise, your child is going to need more than just legacy status to make the cut.

What should you do to make sure your child gets admitted to the Harvard College Class of 2040? Find out the secret after the jump.

Instead of watching hours of Barney, the study’s author suggests reading, singing, and stacking blocks with your child, all of which help brain development. Once they get older, you can move them up to Jenga (Okay, Jenga is not actually part of the study).

But honestly, how much could a few hours of Mr. Rogers really hurt anyone? We loved that show. Especially the cardigans.