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AI impacts all of us at every age – down to the youngest kids. But how, exactly, does it change things like brain development, language acquisition, and interpersonal relationships? Pediatric surgeon and early childhood expert Dr. Dana Suskind explains. This episode is a must listen for anyone who wants to understand how to balance AI’s utility with the essential messiness of human interaction. Kids need some friction in order to learn, connect, and thrive. Show Notes: Human Raised Watch the full episode on Youtube! Join the LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIP HUB Protect your loved ones without spying…
This Is So Awkward
by Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward · English · Kids & Family
Growing up is packed with awkward moments… not just for the kids going through it, but for their adults, too. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett are here to help, with humor and zero judgment. They explain the science behind all of the physical, emotional, and social changes of the tween,
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