Theresa Padovano Theresa Padovano

IS AI SAFE FOR KIDS? What Every Parent Should Know

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.

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Theresa Padovano Theresa Padovano

5 AI Prompts to Support Your Neurodiverse Child (That Actually Work)

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

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Theresa Padovano Theresa Padovano

🎶Family Fun and Bonding Through AI-Powered Music

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.

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