Parenting in the age of AI: Raising Kids in a World of Chatbots | Dr. Alex Sturm, Associate Professor of Psychology at LMU

How do you raise children in a world where AI is not just a tool—but a companion, tutor, and influence? Melissa Mahtani sits down with Dr. Alex Sturm to explore how parents can navigate this new reality with clarity and confidence and use AI themselves, as a tool to make them “superhuman.” We also dive into: Why “authoritative parenting” (warm + firm boundaries) matters more than ever in an AI-driven worldWhy kids of all ages—from toddlers to teens–need to understand AI is a tool, not a humanThe risks of teens turning to AI for emotional support—and potential red flags to watch out forAlex’s message to tech companies developing AI for the futureResources for parents worried about the impact of AIGuest bio:Dr. Alex Sturm is a licensed clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychological science at Loyola Marymount University, where she studies childhood development and neurodevelopmental conditions. As both a researcher and a parent, her work sits at the intersection of science and real life—helping families understand how children learn, grow, and navigate increasingly complex technological environments.Resources: → Learn more about The AI Lab: theailab.ai→ Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-sturm-164974a1/ → Connect with Melissa Mahtani: linkedin.com/in/melissa-mahtani → Send listener questions: [email protected]