Archive - Parent in the Loop

The Invisible Backpack: A Ritual to Help Kids See Their Data

Last post, your turtle followed your child’s steps-forward, stop, left, dig for treasure. This week we flip the question: when a kid taps Allow or…

Dec 31, 2025 • Ryan

November 2025

🐢 The Turtle Treasure Code: Helping Kids Confidently Guide AI

Your child’s first playful lesson in agency, clarity, and kid coding

Nov 29, 2025 • Ryan

Beep, Boop… Stop! The Game That Teaches Kids How to Think in Steps

Beep Boop teaching kids to think in steps (and problem solve) with giggles. A 15-minute family ritual to subtly connect curiosity and steps to empathy…

Nov 14, 2025 • Ryan

October 2025

Magic Words for AI: Do Polite Prompts Really Help Kids Get Better Answers?

Teaching kids to use kind, clear prompts builds empathy, safety, and smarter conversations with both people and AI.

Oct 28, 2025 • Ryan

Kids & AI: A Playful Way to Explain AI that Fuels Curiosity

Demystifying Artificial intelligence for Kids (and Grown-Ups)

Oct 21, 2025 • Ryan

Introducing my child to AI in 15 minutes: a friendly "first AI" activity (printable)

A ritual to explore AI safely together

Oct 13, 2025 • Ryan

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