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in Episodes on May 3, 2024 by The Mom Hour

Real Vs. Artificial (And How We Help Our Kids Tell The Difference)



With A.I., social media, and virtual reality top of mind for many parents, we’re flipping the script today and looking at all that the physical, tangible, and tactile world have to offer our families. Acknowledging that it’s not a zero-sum proposition (we’re pro-technology in lots of ways!), Meagan and Sarah share specific ways in which we keep real, embodied, sensory experiences part of our own lives, and how we incorporate them into our family cultures. Join us!

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  • Meagan mentioned a book about movement Grow Wild, by Katy Bowman
  • Sarah shared her European Travels with her family in Parenting Lessons From Travel Abroad: Episode 448

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