Family

AI for Parents

Helping families navigate the AI era with confidence, not fear. Age-appropriate guidance, safety frameworks and honest conversations about what AI means for your children's education, creativity and future.

12+ hours
6 Modules
Beginner
4.9 Rating

What You'll Learn

Replace fear with understanding — practical guidance for every stage of your child's AI journey.

What Kids Are Using

Understand the AI tools your children are actually using and what they do.

Age-by-Age Guidance

Appropriate use, tools and boundaries for under 8, 8-12, 13-16 and 16+.

Safety & Privacy

Platform safety settings, data privacy and a safe AI checklist for families.

Homework Ethics

When AI help is okay, when it's not, and how to foster genuine learning.

Special Needs Support

AI tools for dyslexia, autism and ADHD — technology that supports rather than replaces.

Family Conversations

Have productive conversations about AI with your children at every age.

Course Curriculum

6 modules designed to replace fear with understanding.

01

AI Through Your Child's Eyes

5 lessons

What kids are actually doing with AI
Platform overview for parents
Common misconceptions debunked
Understanding the generation gap
Moving from fear to confidence
02

Age-by-Age AI Guidance

5 lessons

Under 8: Appropriate AI use and boundaries
Ages 8-12: Growing independence with guardrails
Ages 13-16: Navigating the teenage AI landscape
Ages 16+: Preparing for an AI-native future
Recommended tools for each stage
03

AI Safety & Privacy

5 lessons

Platform safety settings walkthrough
Data privacy and what AI collects
Identifying predatory AI products
Safe AI checklist for families
When to say no — red flags and warning signs
04

Homework, Creativity & AI Ethics

5 lessons

When AI help is okay and when it's not
Academic integrity in the AI era
Fostering genuine learning alongside AI
Creativity and AI — help or hindrance?
Talking to your child's school about AI
05

AI & Special Needs

4 lessons

AI tools for dyslexia support
AI approaches for autism
ADHD learning support with AI
Technology that supports rather than replaces
06

Building an AI-Literate Family

4 lessons

Family AI agreements and guidelines
Ongoing conversations about AI
Staying informed as AI evolves
Nurturing curiosity and critical thinking

Who This Course Is For

Parents

Parents of school-age children (ages 5-18) navigating the AI era.

Grandparents

Grandparents wanting to understand their grandchildren's digital world.

Counsellors

Family counsellors and youth workers supporting families through AI transitions.

Concerned Adults

Anyone concerned about children and AI who wants practical, fear-free guidance.

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Your Instructor

Rupert Chesman

Filmmaker turned AI educator with a deep belief that technology should serve human connection. Rupert has built educational tools for children, including autism-focused learning applications, and brings his experience as both a parent and educator to this course. His courses have reached 1000s of students worldwide, earning a consistent 4.9 rating.

1000s of Students
100+ Countries
4.9 Rating
Filmmaker + AI Educator

Frequently Asked Questions

I barely understand AI myself. Is this course for me?

This course is specifically designed for that situation. You don't need any technical knowledge — just a willingness to learn. We start from the very basics and build your understanding gradually, so you can have confident conversations with your children about AI.

My child is only 6. Is this relevant yet?

Yes. AI is already embedded in many apps and games children use from a young age. Module 2 includes specific guidance for under-8s, helping you set appropriate boundaries early and build healthy digital habits that will serve them for years to come.

Should I ban my child from using AI?

The course explores this honestly. Outright bans rarely work and can put children at a disadvantage. Instead, you'll learn how to create age-appropriate boundaries, have productive conversations, and help your child develop AI literacy as a life skill.

Does this cover AI and children with special needs?

Module 5 is entirely dedicated to AI tools for children with dyslexia, autism and ADHD. It draws on Rupert's experience building educational tools for children with special needs, focusing on how AI can genuinely support learning without replacing human connection.

Can I take this course with my teenager?

Absolutely — and we encourage it. Many families find that taking this course together opens up productive conversations about AI that might not happen otherwise. The final module includes activities designed for families to do together.

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