Can AI parent better than a human? In this hilarious, sharp-edged episode of Parents of the Year, Andrew and Caroline pit artificial intelligence against real-life parenting—complete with emotional chaos, screen time battles, and accidental forest bathing. Caroline reacts to a parenting philosophy generated by AI that sounds suspiciously familiar…

 This episode dives into emotional safety, respecting brain development, discipline as teaching, and why “raising a kind adult” should matter more than perfect behaviour.

Homework Ideas:

• Try the “5 Mississippi Rule”: When your kid is melting down, silently count 5 Mississippis before you say or do anything. Let their brain catch up.
• Reflect on tech boundaries: Are you co-watching and co-playing, or defaulting to digital babysitting?
• Practice Connection Over Correction: Validate your child’s emotions before correcting their behaviour.  

Conversation Starters After Conflict

To help reconnect and rebuild trust without blame

• “That was a tough moment. Want to talk about what happened now or later?”
• “I can tell that really got big for both of us. How are you feeling now?”
• “I’m still on your team—even when things go sideways.”
• “I want to understand what was going on for you. Can you help me see it from your side?”
• “Let’s figure this out together. What do you wish had gone differently?”
• “Is there anything I could’ve done differently to help?”
• “What do you need from me right now?”

A Guide to Accountability Without Shame

Help your child own their actions and make things right without crushing their spirit

1. Start with Safety
   • “You’re not in trouble. Let’s talk about what happened so we can learn from it.”
2. Name the Impact
   • “What do you think your sister felt when that happened?”
3. Get Curious, Not Critical
   • “What was going on for you before that happened?”
   • “What were you trying to express?”
4. Repair, Don’t Lecture
   • “How do you want to make this better?”
5. Reinforce Growth
   • “It’s okay to mess up. What matters is how we show up afterward.”
   • “You’re learning. That’s what this is all about.”

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