10/15/26 ParentMap Talk – HUMAN RAISED: Helping Kids in the Age of AI

Date: 10/15/2026 @ 12PM

Human Raised: Helping Kids Flourish in the Age of AI

Speakers: Dr. Dana Suskind

Talk Link: https://www.parentmap.com/talks/human-raised-ai-dana-suskind/

Registration:https://parentmaptalks.eventbrite.com

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Chatbots can become confidants. AI can do homework, answer questions and even power plushies that talk back. As these technologies become part of everyday childhood, parents and educators face a new question: How do we embrace what AI can offer without losing the human experiences children need most? 

Dana Suskind, pediatric surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “Human Raised,” joins us to help parents and educators navigate AI with intention while protecting the uniquely messy and beautiful human experiences kids need to thrive. Drawing on brain science and practical frameworks, she’ll help adults guide their children to make thoughtful choices about technology while preserving the relationships, experiences and human connection at the heart of healthy development. 

You’ll learn:

  • Why human connection matters so much to a developing brain
  • How to evaluate whether AI products support or undermine healthy development
  • Where and how to set meaningful boundaries around AI
  • Ways to nurture your child’s uniquely human skills

AI is here to stay. Learn how to make sure it supports — rather than replaces — what kids need to flourish.  Reserve your spot for the live Zoom Talk and get access to the recording to watch anytime.

SPEAKER BIO:

Dana Suskind, M.D., is a pediatric surgeon, researcher and New York Times bestselling author of “Human Raised: Nurturing Connection, Curiosity, & Lifelong Learning in the Age of AI.” She is the founder and co-director of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health and a professor of surgery and pediatrics at the University of Chicago.

Suskind is a leading voice on early childhood development and the impact of AI on children. Drawing on her unique perspective as a surgeon who harnesses technology to restore hearing and as a researcher who champions human connection, she explores how AI can enhance rather than replace human relationships. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, NPR and The Economist.