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With the push for AI companions and chatbots in social media and AI platforms claiming to be safe for kids, we are starting to see a push to block AI entirely.

As a parent, I think we need to also answer a different and more fundamental question.

How Can We Help Our Kids Build Real Friendships in the Age of Al Companions?

I believe it is doable and anchors on building a support system they can rely on.

A social capital that’s build through family, neighbors, teachers, friends, and community of interests.

Read more on aiParentTech.com

OpenAI introduces parental control for ChatGPT. Starting today, Monday, September 29, parents can link their teens account, adjust setting, receive notifications for acute distress, and set blackout hours.

We at will be testing and reviewing this feature and share our findings on aiParentTech.com.

Parents, tell us what you think about this news!

You’ve got the backpacks and lunchboxes covered.
But what about the AI tools your child’s school is using?

I’m sharing 4 of the 12 key questions every parent should be asking this fall
plus why it matters more than we think.

See the rest & get the full breakdown at aiParentTech.com

A new White House initiative is asking K–12 students to build AI solutions for real-world community problems.

Yes — the Presidential AI Challenge is officially here. It’s meant to inspire innovation, digital wellness, school safety, and new learning models. But for many parents, this raises more questions than answers.

Are our kids ready for this?
Are we?

AI is entering classrooms fast. Whether it’s tools teachers are already using or new student programs like this one — the shift is real and accelerating.

That’s why I’m launching Back-to-School with AI, a practical series for parents starting August 1.

You’ll learn:
• What to ask your child’s school about AI use
• What tools are already showing up in classrooms
• How to support your child’s thinking, privacy, and digital safety

Because raising thoughtful, resilient kids in the AI era requires more than blanket approval or fear. It takes awareness, guidance, and a community that’s asking the hard questions.

Join us: AiParentTech.com
Let’s prepare for what’s next — together.

What would you do if you were in high school and the essay you wrote yourself gets flagged as AI-generated? 🤔
This actually happened to a student at a youth panel I organized this week.

Her story made me realize how unprepared we are to guide teens through the AI era.

What I learned about teens and AI:
📌 They’re surprisingly optimistic about AI’s potential
📌 “Confused” was their most-used word about AI technology
📌 They master social media but don’t connect algorithms to artificial intelligence
📌 They’re learning from TikTok, not structured guidance
📌 The gap between their digital fluency and AI understanding is huge

The reality? Our kids are navigating this alone.

Tell me:
What are you hearing from teens in your life?
What AI questions are they asking that we’re not answering?

Ready for real guidance? Join other parents getting age-specific AI conversation guides at aiParentTech.com

Let’s help our kids navigate this together.

PARENTS: Want to understand what your kids REALLY think about AI and social media?

Join us for Youth Voices in Digital Wellbeing - a global event where young people from around the world share their unfiltered perspectives on the digital world they’re growing up in. Our USA session features American youth voices.

📅 July 29 | 9am PST / 12pm EST
🖥️ Live on LinkedIn & YouTube
⏱️ Just 1 hour

✅ How teens actually use AI (not what we think they do)
✅ Real social media challenges from their perspective
✅ Their solutions for staying safe online
✅ What they wish parents understood about their digital lives

As parents, we make rules about screen time and apps without truly understanding our kids’ digital experiences. This is your chance to hear directly from youth about what it’s like growing up alongside AI.

📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFPLAvpkWxE
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7354098425337937922

Hosted by aiPTO (helping parents navigate AI with kids) + Shield The Future

Stop guessing what your teen thinks about technology. Come hear it straight from them.

📣 Tired of the AI hype? So are we.

Every headline screams that AI is either going to save education or destroy childhood.

But the truth, especially for families, is more complex.

We dug into what research ACTUALLY says and NOT say about AI’s impact on kids and home life.

✅ What we do know: some real benefits, serious risks, and patterns worth watching.

❓ What we don’t know: how it’s affecting younger kids, diverse families, and long-term development.

In this series, we’re breaking it down:
no panic, no false promises.

📖 Today’s post gives you a snapshot of what’s known, what’s missing, and why it matters.

📎 Free research infographic inside
🔗 Link in bio for the full article + tools you can use

So… now what?
AI is shaping our kids’ schools, apps, and lives—while laws scramble to catch up. Most parents don’t know what their state is doing or what schools are using.

This guide breaks it down:
🗺️ Where your state stands
🏫 What to ask your school
🧠 How to talk with your kid

You don’t need to be a tech expert—just ask better questions.

📚 Full post on aiParentTech.com