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Episode 13: Raising emotionally intelligent kids in an AI-first world

Abha Malpani Naismith & Sabine Karunanithy

As we enter an AI-first world, one big question keeps coming up:

How do we prepare our kids for a future we can’t predict?

In this powerful follow-up to Episode 11, we dive deeper into the complexities of parenting in an age where AI is becoming part of daily life—and childhood. From tools that help with learning to AI-powered conversations that blur emotional lines, this episode explores how to guide our children with intention, balance, and empathy.

We discuss: 

🧠 The difference between using AI and being AI literate
 🧒 Why emotional intelligence matters more than ever
 ⚠️ The risks of children forming “relationships” with AI tools
 🛑 How to set boundaries while staying curious and open
 💬 Why soft skills like resilience, adaptability, and empathy are non-negotiable for the next generation

This is a conversation for any parent, caregiver, or educator navigating technology, emotional growth, and future readiness.

🎧 Listen in to reflect on how we can raise strong, self-aware, emotionally intelligent children—in a world where the rules are still being written.

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