Intentional Parenting in an AI World | Olaolu Ogunyemi

Summary In this episode, Anthony and Olaolu dive into how AI and algorithms are reshaping our attention spans, reading habits, and family dynamics. They unpack practical ways to reclaim focus—rituals like saying “transition,” setting phone boundaries, and Olaolu’s “closed-door policy.” The conversation moves from doomscrolling to deep reading, and from distracted parenting to intentional connection through story time, book-club-style reading with teens, and simple daily check-ins (“tea time”). You’ll leave with concrete strategies to manage tech, model healthy habits for your kids, and rebuild creativity and connection at home. Special Guest Olaolu is a parent educator, Marine Corps-trained leader, and author of Parent, Child, Connect. His work helps families create structure and rituals that protect attention, nurture creativity, and strengthen parent-child bonds in a hyper-digital world. Drawing on IT experience and youth leadership, he teaches practical tools—timers, boundaries, and mindful transitions—to turn screen time into intentional time. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Podcast and Guest Olaolu 01:20 - Discussing the Impact of Algorithms and Information Overload 04:52 - Strategies for Managing Digital Addiction 07:56 - Parenting in the Digital Age 12:42 - Personal Experiences with Overcoming Addiction 19:13 - The Impact of Technology on Family Connections 22:02 - Building Meaningful Connections with Children 26:49 - Importance of Human Connection and Creativity 28:05 - Closing Thoughts and Contact Information OLAOLU’S INFO: Website: https://parent-child-connect.com Book: Parent, Child, Connect — resources and updates on his site LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaolu-ogunyemi-465ba453/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3 Find great guests at PodMatch https://www.joinpodmatch.com/futurefactorypodcast