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Recent posts

AI Isn’t Eroding Critical Thinking Skills. We Are.

Social media rewards fast, reactive thinking. AI does not. The real risk isn’t AI itself, it’s entering into this new era without the mental habits…

Jan 9 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

We Can't Debate AI in Schools if We Aren't Clear About the WHAT, WHY, and HOW

Without a definition of the type of AI we are talking about in edtech and school discussions, or a well-defined articulation of family concerns, it's…

Dec 18, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

The Unintended Consequences of Social Media Bans and Other AI News This Week

As technology innovation races forward many of us crave easy answers. We want there to be a "good" or "bad" guy, or a "side" to join. Unfortunately in…

Dec 12, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

This Week: Roblox, "Age Verification" and How AI is Literally Eating the Web

The impact and implications of AI are becoming exceedingly clear. From the web's fragile infrastructure, and intrusions into our communities, to the…

Nov 21, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

Out Now 🎉 AI for Families: Ultimate Guide to Mastering AI

Excited to share my new book (available now on Amazon) and thoughts on how to help kids and families survive and thrive in our new AI-driven world.

Oct 14, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

Navigate AI With News, Tips & More 🦹🏼⚡️🦸🏽💡🤖

Resources & Guides

Worksheets to Accompany AI for Families: Ultimate Guide to Mastering AI

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES 📓 As a supplement to my new book, I've developed handy checklists & worksheets to help families manage some of the direct and…

Oct 13, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

All-Platform, Cross-Device Privacy Master Checklist & Tech Contract for Families

DOWNLOADABLE CHECKLIST & CONTRACT 📋 Getting organized & agreeing on how to engage with new technology is an activity that builds good family habits…

May 9, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

The Complete Comprehensive Family Digital Device Setup and Safety Guide

DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE 🔎 Find everything you need to feel empowered and create a safer digital environment for kids through privacy-focused device…

May 8, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

How AI Uses Our Data: An Overview

PRESENTATION 👩🏼‍🏫 As AI creates demand for consumer data, our ability to reasonably consider what we share can be hampered by a lack of understanding…

Mar 31, 2025 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

How to Avoid Being Tricked by AI-Voice and Video Scams

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCE 📓 Using AI bad actors are employing a scam where you believe a loved one has been harmed. It's a worst-case use of this tech, but…

May 11, 2024 • Shannon Kimberly Edwards

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