In this episode, Messellech “Selley” Abebe chats with Precious about how parents can raise confident, critical thinkers in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. They talk about why it’s important to guide kids toward curiosity instead of fear, how families can set simple guardrails around new technologies, and what it takes to help children become creators rather than just consumers of tech. Tate is a parenting advocate and digital literacy educator who works with families to build healthy relationships with technology. Together, Abebe and Tate explore the opportunities and challenges AI brings to childhood, offering practical tips for protecting kids’ privacy, sparking creativity, and keeping human connection at the heart of parenting in the digital age.

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