#36 Your Child's Biggest Challenge Won't Be Finding A Job (Part 7)
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We've talked about jobs. We've talked about skills. But underneath all of that is a much bigger question... What are we actually preparing our children for? If AI changes the way we work, achieve, and succeed, where will our children find purpose? And what should we be building into them now that will matter no matter how the future unfolds? That's the conversation we're having in this episode. 🎥 This is Part 7 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents rethink education, success, and what it really means to prepare children for the world...
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#35 The Skills That Matter Most Aren't Being Taught at School (Part 6)
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What if one of the biggest parenting mistakes we'll make over the next 10 years has nothing to do with screens? There's something many of us have slowly stopped teaching our kids... and it might matter far more in an AI world than it ever did before. In this episode, let's unpack one simple question: What should every child still know how to do, even if AI can do almost everything else? 🎥 This is Part 6 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents rethink education, success, and what it really means to prepare children for the world they're...
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#34 The Most Valuable Skill AI Can't Replace (Part 5)
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For decades, parents have been told to help their children get good grades, earn the right degree, and land a stable career. Yet... the roadmap is changing faster than anyone expected. In this episode, I explore one of the biggest shifts AI is bringing to the future of the workforce, and why the qualities that helped previous generations succeed may not be the ones that matter most for the next. If you've ever wondered how to prepare your child for a future that no one can predict, this conversation is for you. 🎥 This is Part 5 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of...
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#33 The 5 AI Prompts That Make Kids Thing Instead of Cheat (Part 4)
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What if the biggest difference between AI helping your child... or holding them back... wasn't the technology at all? What if it came down to HOW they use it? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most practical lessons in the entire series: simple changes that can completely transform the way children interact with AI and the value they get from it. If your child is already using AI, or will be soon, this is a conversation you'll want to have before it becomes a habit. 🎥 This is Part 4 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, where we're helping parents move...
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#32 How to Stop AI From Quietly Turning Your Kid's Brain into Soup (Part 3)
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We've spent years asking whether AI is getting smarter. But what if that's the wrong question? What if the real question is what happens to our children as they grow up with it? In this episode, let's look at one of the biggest challenges AI creates for developing minds and the one ability that may matter more than any subject they'll learn in school. If you're raising children in a world where AI is becoming part of everyday life, don't skip this one. 🎥 This is Part 3 of our free 9-part miniseries, Raising Kids in the Age of AI, created to help parents navigate one of the biggest shifts...
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#31 Should You Ban AI for Your Kids? Here's the Better Option (Part 2)
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Can you really protect your children by banning AI? Is unlimited access the way to go? In Part 2 of Raising Kids in the Age of AI, let's dive into the two extremes many parents fall into: the lockdown parent and the free-reign parent. While they seem like opposite approaches, they share the same problem: what's actually happening is they remove parents from one of the most important conversations of this generation. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why banning AI may not be enough - Why unlimited access isn't the answer either - The "third way" that prepares children instead of simply...
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#30 Parents Are Underestimating AI (Part 1)
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Have people told you that you shouldn't worry about AI? I personally think you have every right to be worried. I am. Not because AI is evil, but because of just how powerful it is. In Part 1 of this free 9-part miniseries, I am taking an honest look at what artificial intelligence actually is, why it has the potential to transform childhood, and why we, parents, shouldn't ignore what's happening. We'll explore the opportunities, the risks, and why the goal isn't panic; it's preparation. In this episode, you'll learn: - What AI actually is (without the tech jargon) - Why AI feels so human -...
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#29 Your Kids vs AI: What Parents Need To Know
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The world our children are growing up in is changing faster than most of us can process. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping school, work, friendships, creativity, learning, and the skills our children will need in the future. But this series isn't about fear. It's about parenting. Over the next 9 free episodes, we'll explore the biggest questions parents are asking: • Will AI help or hurt our kids? • What skills should we actually be teaching now? • How do we introduce AI without replacing thinking? • What boundaries make sense? • What opportunities should we embrace?...
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#28 The Questions That Keep Parents Up At Night
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She's standing at the kitchen counter, eyes welling up: "I'm the only kid in my whole grade without a phone." And just like that, you're the villain in your kid's story. If you've ever felt your resolve crack in real time over something like this, this one's for you. I break down exactly what's happening when your kid pulls out the big emotional artillery — and why agreeing with their feelings doesn't mean you have to cave on the rule. You'll hear the exact words to say when your child pushes back, why phone at "middle school" (or whatever your line is) isn't cruel, it's a gift, and the...
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#27 Parenting Advice When You Need It The Most
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What happens when you combine over a decade of parenting coaching, thousands of coaching calls, and modern AI? You get Ask Avital — an AI trained on my parenting philosophy, methods, programs, and real-world coaching experience. In this episode, I show you exactly how it works by testing it on a real parenting question: A mother discovers her 14-year-old secretly scrolling on his phone at 2AM after breaking a family agreement. How should she respond? You'll hear the answer Ask Avital gave, how closely it matches what I would personally say, and why personalized parenting guidance matters...
info_outlineIn this episode you’ll get to listen in on a conversation I had with Rachel Rainbolt from Sage Parenting. Rachel is a coach, writer, podcaster, and advocate of all things gentle parenting, natural homeschooling, and simple living.
We know you’ll get a lot out of this conversation with two mommas who don’t always get it right, who sometimes lose their cools or get overwhelmed, but always try to do what’s best for their ever-changing children and families.
[4:13] Find the overlap between your child’s needs and your concerns and collaborate with them to find a solution that addresses both.
[5:02] Example of overlap.
[6:30] “It feels really great to treat children like actual human beings, deserving of respect, and honoring our own needs and feelings in the process.”
[6:59] Some mistakenly believe this only works for older kids.
[8:18] Sometimes we have unrealistic expectations or have this “template” we try to use. We need to keep our expectations aligned with each unique, individual child.
[10:48] Have grace for yourself...we're not all born as great parents. It takes effort and work.
[11:23] Narrate out loud what's going through your head.
[11:36] We all lose it sometimes. Model what it looks like to ask forgiveness and make repairs.
[13:55] Get yourself out of that fight, flight, or freeze response so you can think and respond instead of reacting.
[14:48] Rachel’s approach to homeschooling.
[16:17] Started out in public school, but it didn't feel right.
[18:27] This is how children naturally learn and develop.
[22:16] When you hold space for your child's preferences & desires, they'll do the same for you.
[25:09] Some parents need a little more structure around their child's education, and that's ok. Find a balance.
[26:52] Relax on the timelines of what they're supposed to learn. don't need to push things so early.
[31:30] Rachel’s approach with screens at home.
[32:52] Don't fear technology. Screens are like a tool or part of the environment.
[37:38] We're all unique, and you have to do what works best for your family.
[40:59] What is the bucket system?
[45:02] Rachel’s approach to minimalism and simple living.
[45:32] We all need to simplify our lives to give us space to work on the things that are most meaningful.
[47:28] Involve your children in conversations about finances.
[50:13] You can bring your kids into money conversations without adding the burdensome or stressful elements of your financial situation.
[53:39] Many necessary life skills aren't learned in school.
[58:17] Keep a list of things that each child wants. As holidays or birthdays approach, revisit the list and ask if there’s anything they no longer want.
[58:43] Give things away to other families/children and allow your children to see the positive effect it has on that family.
If you make it a priority to discover and honor your child's preferences & desires, you’ll find that they'll do the same for you and it will completely change the dynamics of your family!
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Links & resources mentioned:
- Rachel’s website, Sage Parenting
- @SageParenting on IG
- Free to Learn by Peter Gray
- The Opposite Of Spoiled by Ron Lieber
Show Notes: https://www.theparentingjunkie.com/47