What can Toy Story 5 teach kids about technology, friendship, and growing up in a screen-filled world? After watching the film, three kids ages 7 to 11 shared surprisingly thoughtful takeaways about screen time, online friendships, digital citizenship, real-life connection, and the importance of play. Their reflections offer plenty for parents—and kids—to think about.

New York City’s decision to keep generative AI out of classrooms raises an important question: How do we prepare children for a world shaped by AI without rushing them into using it? AI literacy isn’t about teaching kids to use every new tool—it’s about helping them develop the critical thinking, media literacy, judgment, and human skills they need to navigate AI safely and wisely.