Reframing Me
So many prepare us for the transition to motherhood, but no one prepares us for how hard the transition out is, and once our kids become teens, it also can feel very solitary. The issues we face with teens are often ones we need to talk about, yet feel we can't or shouldn't. Together, we can create a community of women who, faced with growing children and changing families, are relearning how to mom, and relearning who they are as women. Grounded in family communication theory, join Dr. Jennifer Brubaker to have those conversations to help you better understand this new chapter of your life. Episodes focus on both family communication with our teens and reflection and self discovery. Dr. Brubaker has her Ph.D in Communication Studies and is an Associate Professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she has taught for 17 years. Prior to UNCW, she taught at The Ohio State University, Kent State University and the University of Toledo. Originally from Ohio, Jen lives in Wilmington, NC, with her husband, three children, three dogs, cat and a menagerie of small animals. She loves spending time with her family, traveling and all things fitness, sports and wellness. Reach out with your questions, issues or experiences to begin the conversation. Or reach out to say hi and let me know you’re listening :) Join the Reframing Me: The Podcast Community Facebook group to connect with others who are looking to relearn how to parent, now that their kids are teens, and rediscover who they are as women, beyond the framework of motherhood. Send emails to jen@reframing-me.com; or on socials: Reframing Me on FacebookAND join the Facebook group Reframing Me: The Podcast Community; @reframingme on Instagram; Reframing Me on YouTube @reframingme on TikTok
Reframing Me
Part 1: Are the Robots Taking Over? Helping your Teens with ChatGPT
Thank you for being here! In Part 1 of this two-part episode, we have a conversation about Understanding AI to help teens use It responsibly.
We look into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on our lives, focusing on how moms can guide their teens to use AI tools like ChatGPT responsibly and effectively. Drawing parallels to the early days of the internet, Dr. Brubaker reframes the conversation around AI from fear to opportunity, emphasizing its role as a tool for learning, creativity, and productivity.
Jen explores the strengths and limitations of AI, offering practical insights into how teens can use it ethically for school, skill-building, and personal growth. She highlights the importance of critical thinking and reminds parents that AI is a starting point—not a substitute—for meaningful effort and learning. Through relatable examples, she shares how AI can be a valuable resource for teens while cautioning against overreliance.
Listen to better understand AI, help your teens navigate its use, and prepare for the next episode, where Dr. Brubaker shifts the focus to how moms can harness AI to manifest their dream lives. Don’t miss this informative and empowering conversation!
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