Show Notes
Welcome to Part 2! The conversation turns from building a home to building a life within it. Tess and Shaun open up about parenting their daughter Romee, navigating the future of education, and raising children in a world increasingly shaped by AI and rapid change. This is a thoughtful, grounded discussion on modern parenthood, shifting values, and what it means to raise resilient kids in an unpredictable world.
In this episode:
• What parenting in 2025 looks like for them • How they manage screen time, structure & sleep • Big questions around the education system & its future • A raw take on the rise of AI — from creativity to ethics • How they’re thinking about values, boundaries & resilience in the digital age
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