How do I raise my child to be brilliant?

You should pick up this book called becoming brilliant. You can read some excerpts here: http://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2016/07/05/481582529/how-to-raise-brilliant-children-according-to-science The book puts forward a new framework, based on the science of learning and development, to help parents think about cultivating the skills people really need to succeed. In a nutshell It tells you to focus on the 6 skills. collaboration, communication, content, critical thinking, creative innovation and confidence.