S4E8 - S04E008: AI and Parenting: What Kids Need From Us Now (feat. Liam)

🎙️ Hey Other Parents — S04E008: AI and Parenting: What Kids Need From Us Now (feat. Liam) This week, we’re talking about AI — what it is, what it isn’t, and how parents can help their kids use it without panic or blind trust. What starts as a funny attempt to let AI solve a simple parenting problem quickly turns into a bigger conversation about cheating vs. learning, critical thinking, and why “AI knows everything” is a dangerous assumption. We’re joined by special guest Liam, who brings a student perspective to how AI is actually being used in school (not just how adults think it’s being used). We break down the good, the bad, and the lazy uses of AI, why better prompts matter, and why this technology isn’t going anywhere — making guidance far more useful than avoidance. This episode is about curiosity over fear, helping kids think for themselves, and learning how to navigate AI as a tool instead of treating it like magic. 🔌 Parenting Unplugged Heit: Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Stole Time (co-op with Liam) Sara: The Rip (Matt Damon & Ben Affleck) Levine: 100Hz Insignia monitor ❓ Question of the Week How do you feel about AI right now — excited, nervous, or totally unsure? How are you handling it with your kids? Join the Conversation 📞 Call/Text: 559-LES-KIDS (559-537-5437) 📩 Email: [email protected] This is S04E008: Hey Other Parents Episode 064 — an honest discussion about raising kids. Support Hey Other Parents by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/heyotherparents Find out more at https://heyotherparents.pinecast.co