You’re deep into a project with dozens of stakeholders, six months of back-and-forth, multiple file versions, 83 Slack threads, and someone casually says, “Just check the notes.” As if that one phrase isn’t the emotional equivalent of throwing a stack of binders at your desk and walking away.
If only they would agree to use AI tools. It could save days of my life (not the soap opera but maybe I’m being a little melodramatic) and frustrations.

AI isn’t coming—it’s already reshaping how people access services, seek help, and make decisions. If nonprofits and mission-drive organizations don’t step into this space, others will—and too often, those others are scammers, misinformation bots, or interests with no accountability to the communities we serve. We have a responsibility to meet people where they are—and right now, they’re asking AI for answers. It’s time we show up as the trusted voice in the room.

If you walked into our home on any given weekend, you'd probably hear laughter, a few off-key choruses, and the sound of something magical happening—not from a radio, but from something a little more unexpected: AI.

Over the past year, AI-generated music has become one of the most joyful, connective tools in our household. It's not just background noise—it's a powerful way we’ve built deeper bonds, created learning opportunities, and captured precious moments in a way I never imagined possible.

In the early days of our journey with Autism, I sometimes just felt overwhelmed by all the new terminology. Sometimes I would just pretend to know what they were saying to me and then spend my evenings researching for hours. AI can cut through so much of that and connect the dots faster. I still have many of those binders with pages and pages of printouts, notes, images, tools lists, accommodation lists. Parents need to know how to leverage AI so they don’t have to go through what I went through. It’s no longer necessary, not with these tools, and I’ll shout it from the rooftops if I have to and if it helps one family and gets one child the resources and supports they need faster. Yes, I’m really that passionate abo

AI is already showing up in our kids’ lives—at school, at home, even in their play. But is it safe? As a parent of two neurodiverse boys and an AI educator, I break down what every caregiver needs to know now and should already be doing. If you’ve ever felt unsure, this is the guide you didn’t know you needed but don’t want to miss.