Children: Page 8

Growing a Business

Quit Wasting Your Brain and Learn to Think for Yourself

As our culture becomes ever more cautious, employers are desperate for people who think critically and creatively.

Growing a Business

7 Steps to Helping Your Child Become a Successful Kidpreneur

If little Alex is begging for an iPhone, or Emma for a concert ticket, make 'em work for it! Here's how.

Business News

Toy-Robot Maker Raises Millions in Second Funding Round

Wonder Workshop, which makes toy robots that teach kids how to code, said it raised $20 million in its second round of funding and was looking to expand into new markets, especially China.

Business News

How Robot Therapists Can Fill a Gap in Health Care

Robots are eliminating job drudgery in hospitals, and as technology advances, they'll take on therapeutic roles too.

Growing a Business

How I Am Helping to Eradicate Illiteracy

The solution to so many of the issues that are hurting our world today are being cultivated in the minds of our young.

Entrepreneurs

Building A Brand: Poupette À La Plage Managing Partner and CEO Rabee Abu Kishek

Having noticed a lack of chic clothes for children that's comfortable and easy to wear, Managing Partner and CEO Rabee Abu Kishek and Creative Director Najjar built the business up to fill that particular gap in the market.

Growing a Business

7 Things Entrepreneur Dads (and Moms) Can Learn From Kids

Curiosity, creativity, and the view that that giant moving box is an impenetrable fortress are only a few of the things kids can teach us.

Franchise

Franchising Helped These Women Find Work-Life Balance for Themselves and Other Moms

These working mothers decided to help other high-achieving parents with their customer-focused Kiddie Academy franchise.

Thought Leaders

6 Ways to Help Your Kid Start a Business and Learn About Life

A fun summer business venture may not make them a lot of money, but it can teach youngsters invaluable life experiences and practical skills.

Growing a Business

Tech Companies Should Pave the Way to Better Parental Leave Policies

Fathers and partners want to be more involved in child rearing. Women want to work and advance their careers.

Living

5 Essential Skills New Working Moms Need to Know to Keep Their Career in High Gear

Allyson Downey's new book, 'Here's The Plan. Your Practical, Tactical Guide to Advancing Your Career During Pregnancy and Parenting,' releases today.

Thought Leaders

Open Letter to Parents: You Are Not Helping to Raise Leaders

You mean well for your kids, but by attacking teachers and schools, you are undermining your child's ability to complete in a global marketplace.

Finance

Sesame Workshop Launches Venture Capital Fund

Staying true to its founding roots of educating children, Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization that brought Sesame Street to the screens, has introduced Sesame Ventures, a venture capital arm that will invest in startups geared towards children's educative products and services.

Franchise

Ohio Woman Leaves a Career on Campus to Make Learning Fun With Legos at Snapology

Gina Cuffari uses building blocks to provide local kids with a holistic and entertaining after-school educational experience.

Business News

Barbara Corcoran: You Can't Devote Yourself to Your Business and Children at the Same Time

For the 'Shark Tank' star, becoming a mother meant dialing back her professional obligations.