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Planning Our Family Day at ArtPrize 2025: a hopeful, practical plan

Planning Our Family Day at ArtPrize 2025: a hopeful, practical plan

Plan the perfect family day at ArtPrize 2025 in Grand Rapids, MI (September 18–October 4). Discover kid-friendly art installations, family restaurants, and practical tips for parking, accessibility, a... ...more

AI for Families

September 13, 20256 min read

When a Chat Thread Turns Dark: How Parents Can Respond to AI, Screens, and Teen Distress

When a Chat Thread Turns Dark: How Parents Can Respond to AI, Screens, and Teen Distress

Recent news about a California teen who died by suicide after months of conversations with an AI chatbot, and his parents’ lawsuit claiming harmful advice; is painful and complex. This piece is a prac... ...more

AI for Families

September 06, 20257 min read

How to Use AI for Homework Without Increasing Screen Time (Back-to-School 2025)

How to Use AI for Homework Without Increasing Screen Time (Back-to-School 2025)

A practical, student-first guide for parents who want AI to build thinking skills — not do the thinking for their child. ...more

AI for Families

September 04, 20257 min read

Back to School 2025–26: How AI Will Shape Your Child’s Year — and What You Can Do About It

Back to School 2025–26: How AI Will Shape Your Child’s Year — and What You Can Do About It

Practical, parent-friendly guide to how AI is showing up in K–12 for 2025–26 — real district examples, at-home projects for ages 7–18, safety and privacy tips, and questions to ask your school. ...more

AI for Families

August 24, 20257 min read

KIDSAFE: How to Prompt ChatGPT‑5 for Kids’ Learning

KIDSAFE: How to Prompt ChatGPT‑5 for Kids’ Learning

Make LLMs useful for kids. Use the KIDSAFE checklist to write clear, private prompts for homework, stories, and projects. Try three ready‑to‑copy prompts ...more

AI for Families

August 21, 20256 min read

Two Weeks Left: How Families Can Use AI to Squeeze the Most Out of Summer

Two Weeks Left: How Families Can Use AI to Squeeze the Most Out of Summer

Make the last two weeks of summer count! Learn how families can use AI to plan fun outings, capture memories, and prep for school without stress—so you can focus on moments that matter, not the chaos. ...more

AI for Families

August 11, 20256 min read

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