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My Child Has No Idea What They're Good At — And It Worries Me

Eight out of ten kids in a classroom will give you some kind of answer when you ask what they want to be. One student I'll never forget had nothing. Until one afternoon in a school garden changed everything.

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10/10/2026 • 11 min read

My Child Spends Hours on Screens But Won't Touch a Learning App. Here's Why — And What Actually Works.

Your child can spend three hours on a tablet without blinking. But open a learning app and they're "tired" in five minutes. After 20 years in school computer labs, I know exactly why — and what actually keeps them engaged.

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09/10/2026 • 11 min read

What Do You Do With a Kid Who Gets Bored With Everything?

Your child isn't lazy. They're not broken. They're bored — and there's a very specific reason why. After 20 years working with kids, I've seen this pattern hundreds of times. Here's what's really going on.

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05/10/2026 • 10 min read

How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready for Entrepreneurship?

Most parents ask "is my child ready for entrepreneurship?" They're asking the wrong question. Here's what actually determines whether a child will benefit — and what to look for right now.

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30/09/2026 • 12 min read

Your Child Has 5 Years Left in the Window That Changes Everything

There's a specific window between ages 10 and 15 when the thinking habits that determine how a child handles challenges, creates things, and navigates uncertainty are formed. After that window, those habits are much harder to change. Here's what parents need to know.

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29/09/2026 • 11 min read

My Kid Is Smart But Gets Nothing Done — Here's Why

Many parents have a child who is obviously smart but struggles to start things, finish things, or turn ideas into action. This isn't laziness. It's a specific gap — and it's fixable.

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28/09/2026 • 11 min read

Is Entrepreneurship Education Really Useful for Children Who Will Never Start a Business?

Not every child will become an entrepreneur—and they do not need to. Entrepreneurship education can still help children develop problem-solving, decision-making, creativity, communication, initiative and the ability to turn ideas into action. Here is why these skills matter far beyond starting a business.

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25/09/2026 • 13 min read

What Is the Difference Between Creativity and Innovation for Kids?

Creativity and innovation are often used as if they mean the same thing, but they describe different abilities. Creativity helps children generate new ideas, while innovation helps them develop, improve and apply those ideas to solve real problems. Discover how parents and educators can help children develop both skills.

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07/09/2026 • 15 min read

The Kids Who Think They Can Change the World: Why Children Need to Dream Bigger

“The people who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world are the ones who do.” This famous line associated with Steve Jobs captures an important idea for children: meaningful change often begins with the belief that you can create something better. Discover why encouraging children to think bigger can help them develop creativity, confidence, problem-solving and entrepreneurial thinking.

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25/08/2026 • 12 min read

AI for Kids: Tool or Substitute for Thinking?

AI can help children learn, create and explore ideas, but it should not do the thinking for them. Discover how parents can help kids use AI as a tool while developing independent thinking and real-world skills.

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KidStartupper Blog

Ideas, articles and practical insights for parents, teachers and children who want to develop creative and entrepreneurial thinking.

My Child Has No Idea What They're Good At — And It Worries Me

My Child Spends Hours on Screens But Won't Touch a Learning App. Here's Why — And What Actually Works.

What Do You Do With a Kid Who Gets Bored With Everything?

How Do I Know If My Child Is Ready for Entrepreneurship?

Your Child Has 5 Years Left in the Window That Changes Everything

My Kid Is Smart But Gets Nothing Done — Here's Why

Is Entrepreneurship Education Really Useful for Children Who Will Never Start a Business?

What Is the Difference Between Creativity and Innovation for Kids?

The Kids Who Think They Can Change the World: Why Children Need to Dream Bigger

AI for Kids: Tool or Substitute for Thinking?

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