Free Resources

Where to start with
AI and your family.

A short list of free things that are genuinely good, from people who do this for a living, plus a few of my own articles.

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How to stay human in a busy, AI-filled world

By Nissi Elias · 10 pages · a quick read

A gentle guide to balancing a full life and the desires that tug in different directions, without losing yourself to perfectionism, the screen or the system.

Letting go of perfectBeing presentFinding your peopleAI without losing your soulA 7-day reset

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Free, and worth your time.

From me

Articles for families.

AI Literacy in Canadian Schools: Why Every Student Needs It
For Education

AI Literacy in Canadian Schools: Why Every Student Needs It

AI literacy is no longer optional for Canadian students. Here's why schools need to prioritize it and what a real AI literacy curriculum looks like.

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Ethical AI for Canadian Families: A Practical Guide for Parents
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Ethical AI for Canadian Families: A Practical Guide for Parents

Your kids are using AI tools every day. Here's a practical, judgment-free guide for Canadian parents who want to raise digitally aware children in an AI world.

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From Fear to Confidence: Helping Canadians Navigate the AI Transition
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From Fear to Confidence: Helping Canadians Navigate the AI Transition

Most Canadians feel anxious about AI. Here's how we can move from fear to confidence — individually and collectively — as we navigate this technology transition.

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Building an AI-Aware Household: A Guide for Canadian Parents
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Building an AI-Aware Household: A Guide for Canadian Parents

Practical steps for Canadian parents who want to create an AI-aware household — where technology serves the family, not the other way around.

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The Role of AI Speakers in Shaping Canada's AI Policy Conversation
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The Role of AI Speakers in Shaping Canada's AI Policy Conversation

AI speakers do more than inform audiences — they shape the public conversation that influences Canada's AI policy. Here's why that role matters.

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Why Vancouver Schools Should Lead Canada's AI Education Movement
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Why Vancouver Schools Should Lead Canada's AI Education Movement

Vancouver has the opportunity to lead Canada in AI education. Here's why our schools should embrace this role — and what it would take to get there.

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What Vancouver's Tech Boom Means for AI Ethics and Community
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What Vancouver's Tech Boom Means for AI Ethics and Community

Vancouver's tech scene is growing fast. Here's why that growth comes with a responsibility to prioritize AI ethics, community impact, and human-first thinking.

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Using AI Without Losing Our Humanity: A Guide to Intentional Automation
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Using AI Without Losing Our Humanity: A Guide to Intentional Automation

How to use AI as a tool without becoming dependent on it — protecting your creativity, judgment, and emotional authenticity in an automated world.

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AI Education for Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Critical Thinkers in an AI World
For Families

AI Education for Families: A Practical Guide to Raising Critical Thinkers in an AI World

Practical strategies for teaching kids to think critically alongside AI — without losing their creativity, attention, or humanity.

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AI Literacy Education: Teaching the Next Generation to Think Critically in an AI World
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AI Literacy Education: Teaching the Next Generation to Think Critically in an AI World

AI literacy is the fourth pillar of modern education — here's how to teach it in ways that build critical thinking, not dependency.

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How to Teach Your Kids About AI (Without Raising a Screen Zombie)
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How to Teach Your Kids About AI (Without Raising a Screen Zombie)

The answer isn't to ban AI. It's to teach your kids how to think alongside it — critically, creatively, and with their humanity intact. Here's how to start.

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