Keeping Humans at the Center of Early Learning in the Age of AI

The earliest years of a child’s life are filled with moments of discovery: the back-and-forth of a caregiver’s voice during a diaper change, the read of a child’s cue during play, a connection made on the playground. As new technologies such as “smart cribs,” cry decoders, and AI-powered learning companions become part of early childhood, how can we ensure they strengthen the relationships children need most?

Join Teaching Strategies for a live conversation with Dr. Dana Suskind, researcher, pediatric surgeon, and author of the forthcoming book Human Raised, a science-based guide to parenting in the age of AI. Together, we’ll explore what the latest developmental science tells us about protecting what technology can never replicate—the messy, beautiful human interactions that build children’s skills, empathy, and resilience.

You’ll walk away with  

• A practical framework for evaluating AI tools against children’s real developmental needs;
• Dr. Suskind’s four HOPE principles (“Human connection is irreplaceable”; “Own the imperfections”; “Protect the early years”; and “Enhance, don’t replace, adult-child interaction”), translated into guidance for your program;
• clarity on the “Human Edge” skills, the critical thinking, empathy, creativity, and moral judgment no algorithm can replicate; and
• concrete questions to ask when your program faces its next technology decision.