# 319: Ai Companions and Your Teenager Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager.md Podcast: [Parenting Tips for Moms and Dads of School-aged Children & Teenagers: The Impactful Parenting Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885) Published: 2025-09-11T03:10:39+00:00 Episode link: https://theimpactfulparent.podbean.com/e/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/45xywnd8rijbpdev/Ai_companionsbaa4r.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885/episodes/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager Duration seconds: 2368 ## Resource 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. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE RECORDING https://theimpactfulparent.com/app Download the FREE Impactful Parent App! Available on Apple and Android App Stores. FREEBIES from episodes included! Apple Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/ios Android Play Store: https://theimpactfulparent.com/android https://theimpactfulparent.com for more FREE Resources and paid programs. Rate, Review, & Subscribe! ”I love Kristina and all the FREE tips that she has to offer! Thank you for making my parenting journey better!” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885/episodes/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-tips-resources-and-strategies-for-moms-and-dads-of-children-teenagers-impactful-parenting-3419885/319-ai-companions-and-your-teenager.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.