Ai Companions and your Teenager

Ai Companions and your Teenager

Ai Companions and Your Teenager

Hey everyone, have you ever felt like you’re losing your teenager to their phone? You’re not alone! In this video, join podcast host Kristina Campos as she sits down with communication trainer Sandy Gerber to discuss the growing trend of teens using AI companions and what it means for their relationships and social skills. This insightful episode is packed with practical advice for parents who want to reconnect with their teens and help them find a healthy balance between technology and real-world human interaction. In this video, you’ll learn about: The rise of AI companions: Alarming statistics and the potential risks of teens turning to AI for serious conversations instead of their friends and family. Why teens seek out AI: Understanding the need for non-judgmental, safe spaces that AI provides. Essential parenting strategies: Discover actionable tips and tools to improve communication and build a stronger connection with your teen, including the “EQ Switch,” using curiosity, and the “Feel Need Next” formula for difficult conversations. Building emotional intelligence: Learn how to model vulnerability and effective communication to help your teen develop crucial social skills for life.

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TRANSCRIPT

Ai companions and your teenager

0:00 Intro to Ai companions and your teenager.

1:49 The Ai companion crisis amongst teenagers.

5:00 What is driving teens to use Ai companions?

9:21 What if connection isn’t working?

11:26 Strategies to create connection with your teenager.

17:23 How can parents compete with Ai connection?

22:00 Strategies to get your teenager to listen.

24:49 Strategies parents need to create a safe place to chat.

32:31 Professional help and free parenting resources

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September 10, 2025