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Why don't schools cater to creative kids who like to dream, draw, and create?

Schools and systems always applaud great academic performers and A-level students, but how about kids who want to build a business?

Is conventional school helping kids who dream to create and build?

Content This Week:

1. Raising Digital Creators

2. High School Dropout Built $1B Startup At 23

3. Habits Kids Should Avoid For The Best Healthy Life

4. A learning tool to explore this week

5. Podcast with Adi

6. 88 Thought Leaders Feature.

It's becoming increasingly common for young children to express their creativity and desire to share their work or ideas online by creating their channels.

It's fascinating to see that over half of online teens create content for the Internet, according to Pew Research. That's around 12 million young people!

Providing children with guidance can help them turn their interests into a potential business venture, especially if they show an inclination towards it.

This could be a great way to support and encourage their creative pursuits.

Steps to Guide kids:

• Learning from Success Stories

• Navigating Social Media Platforms

• Platform Exploration

• Building a Brand

• Finding Their Niche

• Creating Engaging Content

• Safety and Privacy

• Collaborations and Networking

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Samir Vasavada is the co-founder and CEO of Vise.

Vise provides automated and personalized portfolio management services that have helped financial advisors scale their practices.

He believes you should not be scared when younger because that's the perfect time to fall. 

A 13-Year-Old Builder:

• Samir's passion for building and technology ignited at a young age.

• During a summer program in eighth grade, he met his future co-founder, and together, they explored entrepreneurship.

• Initially, they dabbled in creating mobile apps, envisioning using artificial intelligence (AI) to automate app development.

• They had too many technical challenges in their first startups.

Teens are naturally drawn to what feels cool and rebellious. Staying up late, splurging on the latest trends, and having endless snacks seem like the ultimate freedom.

While some of these habits seem trendy or harmless, they can harm young people's developing bodies and minds. Here's why teens should consider avoiding them:

• Excessive Caffeine (including coffee): Teen brains are still under development, and high levels of Caffeine can disrupt sleep patterns, increase anxiety, and impact concentration.

• Staying Up Late Consistently: Teens need adequate sleep (around 8-10 hours) for optimal physical and mental health. Chronic sleep deprivation can lead to fatigue, mood swings, and difficulty focusing in school.

• Unstructured Intermittent Fasting: While this approach can benefit adults under proper guidance, it might not suit teens with fluctuating growth needs. Restrictive eating patterns can lead to nutrient deficiencies and hinder healthy development.

• Excessive Fat Intake: Teens need a balanced diet with healthy fats for brain development and well-being. However, consuming excessive amounts of saturated and unhealthy fats can contribute to weight gain and long-term health problems.

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Remember how boring math class could be? Khan Academy throws that out the window! With engaging video lessons and interactive exercises, Sal Khan makes learning math fun and effective.

Empowering Learners:

• Watch at your own pace: Kids can revisit lessons as needed, mastering concepts before moving on.

• Personalized Learning: Khan Academy tracks progress, allowing kids to focus on areas that need extra practice.

The Key to Success: Consistency is King!

While Khan Academy offers flexibility, consistent practice is key to truly retaining knowledge.

Set aside dedicated learning time to maximize the benefits and watch your child's confidence in math soar!

Read more here

Join 10-year-old Adi and his mom as they delve into the fascinating topic of fostering creativity over mindless consumption.

From exploring hobbies and creative projects to embracing new skills and learning experiences, Adi and his mom offer valuable insights and practical tips for parents and young listeners.

Discover:

• Adi shares his perspective on how children can develop their interests in creation rather than passive media consumption.

• Some Tools to help kids be creative

• Importance of building creative habits

Adi brings a fresh perspective to the conversation, making it an engaging and enlightening experience for kids and adults.

Adi and I explored some exciting tools this week that you can try if you want to create something with AI.

Today, we feature Sherl Ang,

We discuss:

• Helping kids find their learning path

• Building a learning ecosystem in the community

• Exploring Different models of learning

I hope you enjoyed reading the newsletter; see you soon!

Bye,

Priyanka