Welcome to the Clever Tykes blog. We blog about raising entrepreneurial kids. Topics include entrepreneurial and enterprise education, research and resources, news and inspiring stories. We share insights from parents and educators and fascinating anecdotes from the childhoods of successful entrepreneurs. To receive our blogs straight to...
If you've ever dabbled in the world of finance or entrepreneurship, you've likely come across the name Ray Dalio. He's the powerhouse investor who built Bridgewater Associates from the ground up into one of the world's largest hedge funds. And he didn’t stop there. Dalio...
As we endeavour to raise our children to become confident and capable individuals, fostering independence plays a crucial role. Independence empowers children to think for themselves, solve problems, and take responsibility. In this article, we'll explore what independence means and provide you with 16 actionable...
As we strive to equip our children with skills for the future, the idea of fostering entrepreneurship, or raising 'kidpreneurs', has become increasingly interesting. What better way to prepare kids for uncertain and fast-changing times than to raise them to be resourceful and adaptable? But,...
Phil Knight is an American businessman, best known for being the co-founder of the globally renowned Nike brand and its iconic swoosh logo. With his visionary mindset and relentless drive, Knight's path led him to attain billionaire status. Join us as we delve into the...
Believe it or not, financial literacy varies wildly between individuals. It can be hard for kids to grasp concepts around money with so much of it being digital nowadays. It may seem a far-off reality, but the time will come when your kids need to...
Jilliene Helman, CEO and co-founder of RealtyMogul, talks about what she learned whilst growing up in a family of entrepreneurs. “In my childhood home, business was one of the most common topics of dinnertime conversation. And the entrepreneurial focus of our upbringing had a lasting impact...
In today's rapidly evolving world, there's a powerful force shaping our lives and our children's futures: artificial intelligence (AI). From helpful virtual assistants to self-driving cars, AI is becoming increasingly prevalent in our daily lives. As parents or educators, it's important to understand how AI...
Parents of our future trailblazers, visionaries and game-changers, this one's for you! When we ponder our children's future, we often think about the skills they need to master, the knowledge they need to acquire, but often overlook the character traits that form the very foundation...
In a conversation on the Masters of Scale podcast series, Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of AirBNB, shared his childhood fascination with redesigning everything from toys to tennis shoes - a drive for problem solving that would help him reshape how we travel. “I remember the...
Pop quiz, parents! What do you get when you mix a pinch of positivity, a dollop of dreaming big, and a whole lot of gratitude? The answer is an abundance mindset! But unlike a secret sauce in a master chef's kitchen, this recipe isn't locked...
Dear parents of future leaders and innovators, welcome to your handy guide for preparing the next generation. As the pace of change in our world continues to accelerate, it's becoming increasingly clear that the future is both exciting and unpredictable. While academic knowledge remains important,...
Warren Edward Buffett, the man known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” was born in Omaha, Nebraska on August 30th, 1930. Buffett is regarded as one of the most successful businessmen of all time and his investment strategies at his firm Berkshire Hathaway have been lauded...
Grant Cardone is a well-known American author, motivational speaker, real estate investor, and sales trainer. We're going to take a closer look at his life and what we can learn as educators. Cardone was born on March 21, 1958, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He experienced a...
Confidence is one of the most important attributes a child can have as they grow up. Self-confidence helps children succeed in school, make friends, and develop the skills they need to become happy and successful grown-ups. Unfortunately, many kids struggle with low self-esteem and lack...
Sara Blakely is a force to be reckoned with in the business world. Born on February 27, 1971, in Clearwater, Florida, she is best known as the founder and CEO of Spanx, a company that revolutionised the shapewear industry. Blakely's entrepreneurial journey began with a...
Ambition can be found in virtually anyone who has become successful or done something noteworthy. These individuals imagined a better future for themselves or decided they wanted to achieve something and they worked to make that a reality. To this end, ambition is a key...
Picture this: your kiddo, knee-deep in a challenge, doesn't throw in the towel but keeps going. They're not deterred by a few bumps along the road. Nope, they're all in, eyes on the prize. That, dear parents, is the magic of perseverance. It's that grit...
Bill Gates is one of the most influential people of the 21st century and was, for many years, the richest man in the world. He co-founded the tech company Microsoft and has gone on to give a huge proportion of his wealth to good causes...
Larry Page, co-founder of Google, gave an interview for Fortune magazine in which he described the hardships of his grandfather’s story, and how it led to him wanting to make Google an entirely different kind of workplace. One that, instead of crushing the dreams of...
Bernard Arnault became the richest person on the planet in December 2022 with a net worth of over $180bn according to Forbes. Arnault cofounded LVMH; the world’s largest luxury goods conglomerate, owning 75 brands including Benefit Cosmetics, Luis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Tag Hauer, Bulgari...
I am a huge advocate of the entrepreneurial messages and characteristics that you are driving. I think it is a fantastic idea to instil the idea of entrepreneurship into children from a young age. This is a great way to open children up to the idea of not always following conventional paths and giving them the belief and confidence to pursue their own creative business ideas.
The Clever Tykes series are such a wonderful way to introduce ‘enterprise’ to children from a young age – I can’t recommend them highly enough, and strongly urge parents to read along with their child as there is no doubt the stories will stimulate lots of questions and interest!
I found Walk-it Willow easy to read and full of lovely messages that children can take from it. It touched on taking responsibility, problem solving, admitting mistakes and also the work it takes to run a small business. Willow is entertaining but very human. A lovely story.