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AI Isn't Going Away. Will Our Kids Navigate It Alone?
AI isn't going away. The question is whether our kids will navigate it alone, or alongside us. Starting the conversation now is the greatest gift we can give them. Let's take a look at two possible worlds we're creating, whether it's on purpose or by accident. Starting an AI Conversation World One. We Freak Out and Shut Down. We refuse to talk about it. We lean into fear, and leave our kids to sort it out themselves. We ban, block, avoid, and pretend we're keeping kids safe

Jo Phillips
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Why Taking Away a Phone Can Make Anxiety Worse
When we see our kids struggling with anxiety, it’s natural to want to remove anything that might make it worse. For many parents, that means taking away the phone. It seems like a quick fix. Less exposure to pressure, fewer stressors, and hopefully less anxiety. But here’s the truth: removing the phone can actually increase the struggles we’re trying to ease.

Jo Phillips
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Transforming Screen Time Conflicts: Strategies for Connection Over Confrontation
Screentime. The worry about how much is too much, how soon is too soon, and being judged by others for what you allow, or don't allow....

Jo Phillips
Sep 4, 20254 min read
Resilience
The last 3 months have been a huge test of my ability to figure things out. That's what resilience is to me - being able to reach into my...

Jo Phillips
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Talking About Coercion and Exploitation
One thing I speak with kids about is what coercion looks like. It's so subtle and deliberate, and happens so incrementally you feel like...

Jo Phillips
Jan 16, 20252 min read


Stress Isn't Always A Bad Thing
"Go find something to do" is one of the most used, and least effective phrases in the parenting handbook (the one that you didn't get...

Jo Phillips
Aug 5, 20244 min read


Understanding the Difference: Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) vs. Fear of Missing It in Teens
Last year, while working in a high school, I had a profound conversation with a student about the fear of missing out (FOMO). As I...

Jo Phillips
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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