Well, not really. But there’s a surprising amount of things that apply. I came up with a few things on my own- if you have any ideas, let me know and I’ll add them to the list!

Curiosity is a good thing! It’ll help you find subjects to draw in crayon for art class or topics to write about in your next article.

A charming smile will often get you what you want- whether it’s a cookie from Mom or exclusive information from a contact.

Sleep is necessary to do good work, whether it’s learning to read or interviewing a politician.

The best way to make friends is to be a good friend- by talking and sharing your chips at lunch, you can make a new playmate or create a good co-worker relationship.

It’s beneficial to everyone if you share your toys or your contacts.

When you don’t get your way and you get upset about it, everyone looks down at you. But if you’re polite and tell Mommy (or your boss) why you think you should get the candy (or the assignment), she/he will at least listen to you, and sometimes you’ll even get what you want.

If you messed up the carpet with your dirty shoes or published an error in a story, admit you made a mistake, deal with the consequences, and do whatever you can to prevent that from happening in the future.

Be smart around the big kids (like your bosses or the senior reporters)- play nice and try not to annoy them. Maybe eventually instead of seeing you as a pest, they’ll see you as friends (or a valuable asset to the publication).

Look both ways before you cross the street. Especially if you’re trying to cover a protest or event on a road still in use.

Calling a grownup Mister or Ma’am goes a long way towards making them like you- sometimes they’ll even serve you cookies (or hot tea).