She’s clearing the dishes while the kids bombard her with questions about volcanoes and why broccoli is green. We’ve all been there. That moment when the fifth question hits, and her eyes flicker—just for a second—between fatigue and wonder. We’ve all wondered how to answer those questions well. But here’s the thing I’ve been thinking: what if we let AI carry some of that weight while we hold onto what matters most?
The ‘Why’ Phase: Not Just a Phase, but a Bridge to Understanding
We’ve all been there—the child who’s suddenly asking why the sky isn’t purple, or why they can’t eat ice cream for breakfast.
My wife’s quiet strength during these moments? It’s in the pause. She doesn’t always have all the answers. But here’s the magic: AI can.
That tool that patiently explains the science behind the sky? It frees her up to say, ‘I’m not sure either, but let’s wonder together.’
Translating the Words They Don’t Say Yet
We’ve all seen that moment, the one where the shoes become a mountain too high, where the simple becomes a stand. The defiance is not just about the shoes.
But AI can help decode that. When it’s explained that they’re seeking control over their world, she can shift from ‘Hurry up!’ to ‘Show me how you want to do it.’
It’s not like we’re handing over the reins—just shining a light where we might not see so clearly.
The Questions That Catch Us Off Guard
When the kids ask, ‘Does AI have a favorite color?’ we chuckle. We’ve all heard that.
But here’s the thing: AI isn’t here to replace us. We’ve seen how it helps them—and us.
When the chatbot answers, ‘It’s designed to learn from yours,’ it sparks a conversation we can’t plan. She’s freed up to ask, ‘What’s yours?’ and we get to watch their little minds work through that.
Building the Emotional Backbone
That moment when she’s active listening—really hearing the ‘I’m fine’ that’s not really fine—it’s a superpower. But AI can’t do that.
What it can do? It offers insights on why they might pull back. It gives us clues to help.
It’s like a flashlight in the dark, lighting the way, but it’s still her hand that guides the journey.
Creating the Space for Connection
We’ve all felt the rush of time—how to fit it all in. But AI isn’t another task. It’s a helper.
When it suggests activities that match their interests, it’s not about replacing the time we spend. It’s about creating more of it.
I’ve seen that it helps us reclaim a few minutes that matter, like those when the kids just want to be in the same room with us. It’s not just about the tool—it’s about how we explore it together.
And that space—where she’s freed from the weight of the planning—that’s where the magic happens.
Source: ThoughtSpot Joins Forces with Snowflake and Industry Leaders to Spearhead Open Semantic Interchange, Ushering in a New Era of Data and AI Interoperability, Globe Newswire, 2025/09/23