A publication for parents

Parenting with perspective in a changing world.

Parents Ahead is a digital content project for parents of children aged 5–12. We explore artificial intelligence, critical thinking and different ways of learning to help families ask better questions.

We are in an early stage of development. The subscription currently available is free.

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01 / The questions we explore

The questions we explore

AI and digital life at home

Questions for discussing what these tools can do, their limits and the place we want them to have at home.

Independent thinking

Curiosity, good questions and ways to distinguish an experience, an opinion and a claim that needs evidence.

Learning with a wider view

Ideas from different cultures and educational settings to broaden the conversation about how our children learn.

Parents who keep learning

Reading and reflection to understand change, compare options and ask questions before making educational decisions.

02 / A way to use what you read

A way to use what you read

01Read an idea
02Compare perspectives
03Bring a question home

03 / Where the project stands

Where the project stands

Now

Project information and access to the free newsletter.

In preparation

Organised articles and in-depth topic resources.

Later

Possible audio formats and online discussions for adults. These are not available to book on this site.

The people behind it

Parents Ahead grows out of Marquis and Cynthia’s shared experience as parents and content creators. Their family travels inform the questions they ask, while this project focuses on useful content for parents.

Read our story · How we write

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