Jo Phillips

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.   Kind of like...

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.

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....