There are many kinds of `smart`. IQ, logic and math aptitude are not everything. Familiarize yourself with the many areas your child will need to improve in over the years and make sure to include them all in your child's upbringing and education. Interpersonal skills, empathy, physical education, coordination, morals.

Also, one does not need a high IQ in order to be happy and lead a fulfilling life.

You may want to familiarize yourself with Montessori ubringing philosophy. Take a quick look at [Montessori parenting](https://parentingscience.today/what-is-montessori-parenting/) or [the 6 Montessori parenting habits](https://www.mother.ly/child/6-key-ways-to-be-montessori-with-your-kids-every-day). While this approach may be controversial, especially when strictly adhering to Montessori's rules, there are certain ideas and philosophy that I think are worth considering.

And a private remark: let the child explore, let the child make mistakes. It's the basis of engineering and, I think, the basis of all life: try, fail and improve. It's evolution, it's literature, it's rocket science.