Podcast
Raising Humans (Not Robots)
Hosted by Sophia Rowan · EN
A raw, honest audio diary from a working mom who has no idea what she's doing—and isn't afraid to admit it.
Join me as I navigate the impossible questions: How do you respond when your kid gets bullied? How do you teach financial literacy when you're still figuring it out yourself? How many vacations are "enough" when everyone else seems to be doing more?
No expert advice. No perfect solutions. Just real stories about raising messy, beautiful humans while trying to become a better human myself.
For parents who've ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or like they're the only one faking it.
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Episodes
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Raising Kids Who Aren't Afraid of AI
Jan 2100:14:14Tap to summarizeEight-year-olds shouldn’t be anxious about being replaced by AI—but many are. In this episode, I talk about how our fear of AI is leaking into our kids, why fear makes people less adaptable, and how I’m raising my kids to see AI as a tool, not a threat.#RaisingHumansNotRobots#ParentingInTheAIera#AIAndKids#FutureReadyKids#ModernParenting#TechAnxiety#AIForFamilies#DigitalParenting
Transcribe →What Age Should Kids Start Learning AI?
Jan 2100:14:09Tap to summarizeWhat age should kids start learning AI? My kids are 6 and 8—and they’re already using it daily. In this episode, I unpack what “AI literacy” really means, what kids actually need to know, and why banning AI isn’t preparing them for the real world.#ParentingPodcast#RaisingKidsInTheAIera#AIForKids#ModernParenting#FutureReadyKids#DigitalLiteracy#TechAndParenting#AIEducation
Transcribe →Do Kids Need College Anymore?
Jan 2100:12:50Tap to summarizeDo kids even need college anymore? I’m saving six figures for my kids’ education—but I’m no longer sure it’s worth it. In this episode, I question college ROI, AI-driven learning, trades, alternatives, and how parents decide without a clear future.#ParentingPodcast#CollegeOrNot#FutureOfEducation#AIAndEducation#ModernParenting#RaisingKidsInTheAIera#CareerPaths#CollegeROI#ParentingIn2026
Transcribe →What If My Kid Chooses the Wrong Career in the AI Era?
Jan 2100:13:33Tap to summarizeWhat if my child chooses the “wrong” career in the AI era? When my daughter says she wants to be an artist, my fear spirals. In this episode, I unpack parental anxiety, AI disruption, and why passion, adaptability, and skills matter more than “safe” careers.#ParentingPodcast #AIAndCareers #FutureOfWork #RaisingHumansNotRobots #ParentingInTheAIera #CareerAnxiety #ModernParenting #HumanSkills #AIImpact #ParentingThoughts
Transcribe →How Do We Raise Humans When AI Is Smarter Than Us?
Jan 2100:13:56Tap to summarizeWhat does it mean to raise kids when AI is smarter than we are? 🤖 In this episode, I wrestle with the uncomfortable truth that intelligence is no longer a human advantage—and what that means for parenting. We explore why curiosity, meaning, relationships, creativity, and being deeply human matter more than competing with machines, and how to raise kids who don’t measure their worth against AI.#ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumansNotRobots #AIAndKids #ParentingInTheAIera #FutureOfHumanity #HumanSkills #EmotionalIntelligence #ModernParenting #TechAndParenting #RaisingThoughtfulKids
Transcribe →Teaching Kids Empathy in an Algorithmic World
Jan 2100:14:06Tap to summarizeWhat happens to empathy when kids grow up in an algorithm-curated world? 📱 In this episode, I reflect on a moment with my six-year-old that revealed how digital platforms teach kids to avoid discomfort instead of understanding people. We explore why empathy requires friction, how algorithms shape social behavior, and what parents can do to raise emotionally intelligent humans in a world designed for convenience.#ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumansNotRobots #EmpathyForKids #DigitalParenting #KidsAndTechnology #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #MindfulParenting #HumanSkills #RaisingKindKids
Transcribe →Stop Preparing Kids for Jobs—Start Preparing Them for Change
Jan 2100:12:28Tap to summarizeWe're training kids for jobs that won't exist while ignoring the one skill that will actually matter: the ability to adapt when everything changes. It's time to stop preparing kids for careers and start preparing them for constant reinvention.
Transcribe →Raising Kids in an Era of Layoffs and AI
Jan 2000:12:42Tap to summarizeHow do you raise kids when the world of work feels uncertain? 💼 In this episode, I share my struggles and strategies for helping Ria and Liam navigate a future shaped by layoffs, AI disruption, and constant change. From teaching resilience and adaptability to showing them that their worth isn’t tied to a job, we explore how to prepare kids for a world where stability isn’t guaranteed—but hope, creativity, and agency still are. #ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumansNotRobots #FutureOfWork #AIAndParenting #CareerInstability #ParentingInUncertainty #ResilientKids #EmotionalIntelligence #MindfulParenting #ParentingPodcastLife
Transcribe →How Do You Teach Hope in an Uncertain Future?
Jan 2000:11:17Tap to summarizeHow do you teach hope to kids in a world that feels uncertain? 🌍 In this episode, I share the struggles and strategies of helping my children face big questions about the future—climate change, AI, and a rapidly changing world—without fear or despair. Learn how to foster agency, resilience, and the courage to act, even when outcomes aren’t guaranteed. #ParentingPodcast #RaisingHumansNotRobots #KidsAndAI #ParentingInUncertainty #TeachingHope #ResilientKids #FutureSkills #MindfulParenting #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingPodcastLife
Transcribe →What School Won't Teach Your Kids About AI
Jan 2000:10:57Tap to summarizeSchools are banning AI, but pretending it doesn’t exist won’t protect our kids. In this episode, I explore what kids reallyneed to know about AI—bias, privacy, ethics, critical thinking, and how to use AI as a tool, not a crutch. #ParentingPodcast #AIParenting #RaisingHumansNotRobots #KidsAndAI #FutureSkills #CriticalThinking #DigitalLiteracy #EthicalAI #ModernParenting #AIForKids
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