Shelly Duncan

The book

Now with Added Algorithms

A guide for parents and families in Australia's AI future.

A practical, non-alarmist guide to raising kids in a world with AI in it. Honest answers for parents who want to understand what's going on, without needing a computer science degree, and with real conversations you can actually have at home.

5.0 on Amazon
Now with Added Algorithms, by Shelly Duncan

About the book

For parents who want to understand, not panic

Our kids are growing up with AI in their classrooms, their pockets and their homework, and most of the advice for parents swings between breathless excitement and quiet dread. This book sits in the sensible middle. It explains what AI actually is, where it genuinely helps, where to be careful, and how to raise thoughtful humans who can use it well.

Written in plain language by someone who works in tech and is figuring out family life alongside you, it's less about rules and more about understanding, so you can have real conversations with your kids instead of banning things you don't quite understand.

  • What AI is, in plain English, no jargon
  • Where it helps with learning, and where it doesn't
  • Privacy, safety and honesty at home
  • Conversations to have with school-age kids
  • Screen-life balance without the guilt
  • Raising curious, capable, grounded humans

What readers say

Loved by parents

A 5.0 rating on Amazon from readers who wanted honest, practical help.

It explains complex ideas in plain language and takes a balanced approach, not fear, not extremes. A reassuring and empowering resource for raising thoughtful, resilient children in an AI-driven future.

Vanessa Duncan · 5 out of 5

Clear, practical and surprisingly reassuring. It isn't just about the tech, it's about parenting with the tech. I finished feeling informed, empowered, and much less anxious about my kids growing up in this new world.

Verified Amazon reader · 5 out of 5

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Available in paperback and Kindle · Published by Wyld & Ink Creative Press

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