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Confident with AI at home.
Understand it, navigate it, do it thoughtfully.
Honest, jargon-free help for anyone who wants to make good decisions about AI at home. Parents, families, retirees and the simply curious. No fear, no hype, from someone who works in tech and explains it like a human.
Author of Now with Added Algorithms
Who this is for
For curious minds, at any age
Maybe you're a parent helping kids find their way, a grandparent who refuses to be left behind, or simply someone who wants to understand AI without feeling talked down to. Wherever you're starting from, this is for you.
- You want to understand AI without the fear, the hype, or the jargon.
- You're a parent helping school-age kids use it wisely.
- You're retired or later in life and want to stay confident and current.
- You care about privacy, honesty, and keeping technology in its place.
You don't need to be technical, young, or already good with computers. You just need to be curious, and willing to learn a little as you go.
The approach
The book
Now with Added Algorithms
A practical, non-alarmist guide to raising kids in a world with AI in it. Written for parents who want honest answers without needing a computer science degree, with real examples and conversations you can actually have at home.
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. - A. ConlonAbout the book
Helpful at home
Practical ways to get started
Simple, honest resources for families, plus regular writing on what actually matters as your kids grow up online.
The Parents' AI Prompt Pack
Ready-to-use prompts for real family moments: homework help that teaches instead of cheats, tricky conversations, screen-time boundaries, and getting the most from the tools your kids already use.
Get the prompt pack →Family reads on Substack
Honest, regular writing on AI, parenting and growing up online. No hype, no doom, just what's worth paying attention to and what you can safely ignore.
Read on Substack →Talks for schools, clubs & community groups
Warm, jargon-free sessions for schools, parent groups, libraries, community clubs and workplaces. I help people feel calmer and more capable about the technology in their lives.
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