It's common for teenagers to seek out a part-time job to supplement their income and increase their independence. Many of the world's most successful entrepreneurs and business leaders held part-time roles through their education including billionaires Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett. But what are the...

Ritu Nayaran, CEO and co-founder of Zūm, explains how her mother was her biggest champion. "[My mother is] my dreamcatcher. As a child and growing up, I was fascinated by math and physics. I wanted to be an engineer or an astronaut. At that time in...

As one of the most influential figures in the film industry today, Steven Spielberg's name has become synonymous with cinematic excellence. This household name, beloved by millions worldwide, has shaped the world of filmmaking for decades. But who is the man behind blockbuster hits like...

Parent and business leader Kathryn Campbell plans to incorporate diversity into how she raises her daughter, to promote empathy and being open to the views of others. "Empathy and being open to the views of others are important values for us as parents. We appreciate that...

Anne Boden MBE is the founder of Starling Bank. In an interview with Money Observer, she talks about the childhood influences that combined an interest in money with a focus on making good choices. “I learned from a very young age just how important [money] is...

Mike Bandar, co-founder of Turn Partners, is a serial entrepreneur and has been successful in wide range of ventures. Bandar possesses many of the traits deemed important for entrepreneurship and was interviewed on the Clever Tykes podcast to discuss his childhood and upbringing. One of...

Naomi Pryde, partner at DWF LLP, shares the childhood memories that had the most impact on her academic and professional career. “I was taught that I could be anything and do anything. I was taught to politely question everything and not to necessarily take ‘no’ for...

Amy Cheadle, founder of The Northern Dough Co (a company that offers a range of frozen pizza dough products!), reflects on her experience encouraging her kids to overcome challenges by thinking creatively. “As a parent, I often challenge my kids with problem solving to encourage their...

This is a passage from the book Originals: How Non-conformists Change the World, by Adam Grant with foreword by Sheryl Sandberg. The book debunks the myth that entrepreneurs are bigger risk takers than non entrepreneurs: "...

Michael Greenberg, from Call For Content, describes how his competitive family had an unintentional impact in his entrepreneurial upbringing. “My parents raised us with entrepreneurship deeply embedded, unintentionally. […] We had to earn our money growing up and were encouraged to run side hustles like shovelling...

James Daily, founding partner of Daily Law Group, is a self-made millionaire (Entrepreneur.com). He learned from his parents that there was no problem he could not solve because there was always something positive to take from a setback. "My parents taught me to be grateful and...

Hayley Luckadoo, owner of Luckadoo Media, shares the words of wisdom she received from her mother. “I was always an ambitious child, but I would be terrified of anything not working out. I'd talk about the hundreds of ways something could go wrong and I'd plan...

One of the most important gifts we can give our children is a strong start for their developing minds. We know intelligence plays a key role in our kids' future success. While there is some debate around genetic versus environmental factors, the latest research shows...

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...

Self-awareness is a crucial life skill for children to develop in order to be successful and confident in their lives. It is defined as the ability to recognise and understand one’s own emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. This make it a fundamental part of emotional intelligence,...

Watching films does not only represent a relaxing way to spend time with family members, but this kind of activity is also a great source of inspiration for children. Indeed, movies can have a great impact on kids’ development, education and behaviours - which is...

After a long day at school and with so many distractions outside and around the house, homework isn't always the most appealing activity for children. Sometimes getting children to do their homework promptly and to a good standard is challenging. In fact, homework is an important...

Children are now growing up in the age of technology, a world nothing like the one older generations (or any over the age of 20!) experienced during their childhood. There are heaps of apps, websites, games and videos for them to browse. This abundance of...

Resourcefulness is a highly desirable attribute, not just in education but in our careers and life, in general. It is certainly a trait that can be developed at home in children and will stand them in good stead moving forward. resourceful - adjective - having the...

There are approximately 95,000 elementary schools in the USA. We're looking to raise just over $1 million to gift Clever Tykes storybooks and resources to every one of them. It was introductions from our awesome network of readers and supporters that helped secure the equivalent sponsorship in...