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What Parents Need to Know About AI and Your Child’s Learning

NHA Communications Team  |  September 30, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is showing up everywhere from the apps on our phones to the tools our kids use at school. As parents, it’s natural to wonder: What does this mean for my child’s learning, safety, and future?

At National Heritage Academies (NHA®), we believe AI can be a powerful tool when used responsibly. Here’s what you should know to help your child thrive in this new world of learning.


You Don’t Have to Be an Expert

Good news: you don’t need to know all the ins and outs of AI to guide your child. Instead, be curious. Ask questions. Learn alongside them.

NHA Director of Innovation Development Cenovio Jaimes, says it best:

“You don’t need to become an expert. But you do need to be curious.”

Curiosity helps kids feel comfortable sharing what they’re learning and keeps you connected to their world.


Try AI Tools Together

Kids love to explore new things especially technology. Instead of worrying if they’re using AI “the right way,” sit down with them and try it yourself. Let them teach you.

For example, if they use AI to brainstorm ideas for a writing assignment, ask:
  • “What did you learn with AI?”
  • “How did this help you think differently?”
This shifts the conversation from “Did AI do your homework?” to “How did AI help you grow?”


Keep Thinking at the Center

AI should never replace your child’s mind it should help sharpen it. When used well, AI encourages students to think deeper, ask better questions, and build stronger problem-solving skills.

As Jaimes reminds us:

“The goal isn’t to hand thinking to machines—it’s to raise kids who think better because of machines.”


Protect Safety and Privacy

Like any tool, AI must be used with care. Talk to your child about never sharing personal details (like their name, address, or school) with online platforms. Encourage them to come to you if something doesn’t feel right.

AI is shaping the jobs and opportunities of tomorrow. Helping your child build healthy habits with AI now will prepare them for a future where technology and human creativity go hand in hand.

Your involvement as a parent today sets the stage for confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning.

You can feel secure in the fact that at NHA, we prioritize student safety by using secure tools and teaching students how to be responsible digital citizens.
 

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