The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

AI Can't Do the One Thing Your Teen Needs Most

The In-Between Years with Dr. Sheryl

Show Notes

Your kid is already using AI. The question isn't whether to stop it, it's what they still need from you that a machine can't give. Dr. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and researcher, has a clear, calming answer.

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