Soft Technology the Skill AI Can't Replace | CP250

Soft Technology the Skill AI Can't Replace | CP250

From Connected Parenting by Jennifer Kolari

April 24, 2026 · 18 min

About this episode

This episode discusses the evolving role of parents in a technology-driven world and emphasizes the importance of emotional skills in child development.

There’s a quiet shift happening right now that many parents can feel, even if they haven’t fully put words to it yet. The world our children are growing up in is changing, and it looks very different from the one we were prepared for. While traditional skills like reading, writing, math, and creativity still matter, technology is advancing so quickly that many of these skills are now being done faster and more efficiently by AI. As a result, many parents are feeling behind, trying to catch up, and wondering what this all means for their kids. This episode isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness. Because as the world changes, so does our role as parents. It’s no longer just about what our children know, but how they think, adapt, and connect. The goal isn’t to keep up with technology, but to raise grounded, thoughtful humans who can navigate it with confidence. Jennifer's Takeaways: The Shift in Parenting Focus Amid Technological Advancements (00:00) The Importance of Soft Technologies in Child Development (03:34) The Role of AI and Human Emotional Skills (05:51) Practical Steps for Supporting Emotional Development (09:15) The Role of Schools and Professional Support (14:47) Meet…

People in this episode

Host: Jennifer Kolari

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • technology
  • emotional development
  • AI
  • child development
  • soft skills

Keywords

  • soft technology
  • AI
  • parenting
  • emotional skills
  • child development
  • technology
  • adaptability

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