NewKid

About NewKid

NewKid is a podcast where I sit down with parents and talk about the singular choices we make raising our children today: what we would love to nurture, and how could technology serve us on this mission.

Publisher

Mathilde Baillet

Category

kids & family · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 May 2025

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Academics with AI, life skills with humans, with MacKenzie Price Cofounder of Alpha School

   I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t have an opinion about Alpha School. People love it. People hate it. In any case, their model won’t leave you indifferent. This, I find fascinating. Alpha School is a private school in the U.S. for children pre-K to 12th grade, with 50 campuses and counting across the country. It ranks in the top 1% of schools nationally in the U.S., across all grades and subjects. The three promises of Alpha School : - kids will love school (more than holidays) - kids will crush their academics in just 2 hours a day, with AI - kids will learn life skills (entrepreneurship, collaboration, financial literacy…) Two major shifts, as they have completely revisited: - what a day at school looks like : 2h academics in the morning, the rest of the day for life skills & projects - the role of the teacher : from having to do it all, to a mentor or ‘guide’ whose main role is to motivate children I am excited to share with you this conversation with MacKenzie Price, cofounder of Alpha School. 00:00 Welcome to NewKid 00:18 NewKid Days Event 02:03 Meet Alpha School 03:26 Alpha School Model 06:24 Motivation First 11:23 Mastery and Assessment 15:26 Parent Motivation Tips 18:18 From TikTok to Nature Papers 22:01 Scaling to A Billion Kids 26:00 Challenges and Misconceptions 27:48 Rethinking AI In School 28:50 Kids Must Love Learning 29:32 Hiring And Training Guides 32:31 Mentor Mindset Parenting 35:06 Raising Creators Not Consumers 36:57 AI Era Education Goals 38:47 Peer Groups And Social Skills 42:36 Scaling Workshops Beyond Alpha 45:46 Starting Schools With TimeBack 47:48 Game Based Learning 49:44 Founders School Entrepreneurship 51:30 Closing Thanks And Applause

2. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Is French school ready for what's ahead? What works well, the challenges and one immediate needed fix.

   NewKid Days first edition took place in the heart of VivaTech 10th anniversary, last June 20, 2026. I created this day for the intentional moms and dads out there, the curious minds who wants scientific and thoughtful content wrapped in conversations — building bridges between research, startups, education and philosophy. And including the children in the loop, too. Because hey, we’re here to empower them! This is a replay of the panel "Is French school ready for what's ahead?" that took place that day. Four entrepreneurs with unique background and experiences came to share their views on this fundamental question : is French school preparing its children for the world they will be living in tomorrow? An assessment of French school's successes, challenges, and the road still ahead. While adults gathered in circles for their conversations, children were invited to run a similar circle, exploring and drawing the "school of their dreams"! ✨ Timestamps: 00:00 introducing NewKid and facilitator Elise Nebout, by Mathilde Baillet 02:44 introducing the topic and what’s at stake with a bit of history, by Elise Nebout 05:26 introducing the panelists, by Elise Nebout 06:23 AI at school, a diagnosis 10:46 the good usage of AI at school 12:00 is AI a necessity inside the classroom? 14:05 what school does well, what school struggles with 25:41 if you could change one thing, implement one measure, what would that be? 35:45 are teachers technophobes or technophiles? 41:24 going from “school for all” to “school for each one”? can a system built upon standardisation evolve or should it die? a question from the public 47:46 kids sharing the “school of their dreams” ✨ NewKid Days #1: Full program here https://newkid.ai/p/revealing-the-pro... Behind the scenes here https://newkid.ai/p/behind-the-scene-... ✨ Credits: Many thanks to these fantastic people: Music 🎵 Martin Oh! "Can't leave you behind" Filming & editing 🎥 Omar Elmontaser & team, Vitaa media

3. 

   13 Aug 2026

   What should we pass on to our kids? a discussion between a philosopher, an edtech entrepreneur and a digital anthropologist

   This is a replay of NewKid Days #1's second panel. English subtitles available on Youtube! As we raise our children today, what is important, really? What skills should we try to equip them with? The timeless ones? The new ones? Last June 20, during NewKid Days’ 1st edition at Vivatech, we invited three exceptional guests, each with a unique background on that matter : a philosopher (and school founder), an edtech entrepreneur and a digital anthropologist, for a 'big picture' type of discussion. learning how to learn nurturing our soft skills preserving our privates spaces A unique format involving the public, brought and animated by the founder of La Maison de la Conversation. While adults gathered in circles for their conversations, children were invited to run a similar circle, exploring what should AI help their parents do vs where do they need their parents absolutely.

4. 

   7 Aug 2026

   LLMs and our children: a discussion between an AI builder, an educator and a neuroscientist

   This is a reply of this first panel that took place during the NewKid Days #1 in VivaTech, last June 20. LLMs and our children. A conversation between AI builder Aymeric Roucher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-roucher/) (ex Hugging Face, author of “Ultra-Intelligence : Jusqu’où les intelligences artificielles iront-elles ?” (https://bookpile.org/b/9782415013141?country=FR&city=Paris&tab=tracking)), and two of the most knowledgeable AI x child safety experts, Dr Mathilde Cerioli (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathilde-neugnot-cerioli/) (Chief Scientist at everyone.ai (https://everyone.ai/)) and Stéphie Herlin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephieherlin/) (cofounder of KORA (https://korabench.ai/)), moderated by another AI x child safety expert Anne-Sophie Seret (https://www.linkedin.com/in/annesophieseret/) (Executive Director of everyone.ai (https://everyone.ai/)). We dug into what’s a Large Language Model (LLM), the stages of development of a child’s brain, and what we know about how generative AI is impacting children. Most LLMs aren’t safe for children, inviting them to keep secrets, delivering mental health diagnosis or even giving advice to hit a friend (…) what LLMs do relatively well though, is protecting them against sexual images. — Stéphie Herlin Meanwhile, children and teens got to learn how image recognition works, through a workshop involving drawing dozens of cats, with Linda Liukas (https://open.substack.com/users/116890-linda-liukas?utm_source=mentions). Others discussed with Amélia Matar (https://open.substack.com/users/5840547-amelia-matar?utm_source=mentions) the biaises and boundaries of AI in our lives.

5. 

   23 Dec 2025

   #7 | Using AI to Help Our 3 & 5 y/o Kids Learn, with Lydia & Kevon

   Let me introduce you to Lydia and Kevon. Their energy, their relentless desire to turn ideas into experiments into products, together, is an inspiration. Lydia’s a math tutor, Kevon’s worked at the crossroad of tech and education for years. She’s the determined, achieving mother passionate about how to get students (including her own kids) cultivate interest in learning ; he’s the creative, tinkerer dad exploring how the latest tech tools can enhance learning possibilities, spicing up what schools provide, now empowering 12-16 years old (https://alphastage.org/mentorship) to get out there with their unique projects. They are the parents of two daughters, 5 years old Avery and 3 years old Audrey. Together, we talk about: - navigating between creative learning and the school system learning - children meltdown and the Whole Brain Child - homeschooling vs “semi-homeschooling”, making time to bond with your kids - local vs international schools in Hong Kong, homework and the pressure to perform - knowing what you love and pursue it, teaching girls toughness - what makes a good partner and teammate : enforcing what you said, being on the same side, (then) talking, taking responsibilities over - Alpha School, reimagining the teacher's role - AI x kids : carefully embracing AI to enhance learning 00:00 Introduction: Meet Lydia & Kevon 01:48 Family Background & Professional Journey 04:16 Building Fun Sheets: A Family Project 06:56 Challenges of Raising Young Children 16:01 Parenting Styles & Handling Meltdowns 24:25 Education in Hong Kong: School Choices & Pressures 32:00 Homeschooling vs. Traditional Schooling 42:40 Nurturing Traits: Independence, Toughness, and Curiosity 47:46 Communication & Partnership in Parenting 54:26 Bringing Creativity into Learning 57:12 Building in Public: Kevon’s Journey with Public Lab 1:01:33 Exploring AI in Education & Parenting 1:08:14 Thoughts on Alpha Schools & AI-Driven Learning 1:20:59 Book & Resource Recommendations 1:24:35 Worldschooling & Cultural Exchange 1:27:19 Final Thoughts dig deeper: - approaching music differently: https://instagram.com/p/DOxcAG6E5Fk - how Alpha School works, by founder Mackenzie Price: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENdAWT6N0V4 - The Anxious Generation, a book by Jonathan Haidt: https://jonathanhaidt.com/anxious-generation/ - Brave New Words, How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing), a book by Salman Khan, founder of Khanmigo and the Khan Academy: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740806/brave-new-words-by-salman-khan/ - The Whole-Brain Child, a book by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson: https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/ - The Disengaged Teen, a book by Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop: https://www.thedisengagedteen.com/

6. 

   30 Oct 2025

   #6 | It Is Enough Because We Care And We Try, with Sam & Simon

   In this episode, Sam and Simon walk us through the 17 years of experience parenting their three children. Beyond the parents lies the couple. And there is a lot of wisdom to take from their journey. Together, we talk about their evolving roles over the years, the pain of being successful, the masculine archetype, cherishing connection above anything else, making sure a child is being heard, expectations with regards to school and sports, the commitment to one another, embodying ourselves what we want to pass on to our children, the need to heal from our own trauma, to go through hard stuff together as a couple, the messy middle of navigating tech at home, and their own recipe for a good enough relationship to tech. 00:00 Introduction 04:15 Meet Sam & Simon 14:21 Parenting Philosophy & Roles 21:09 Intentional Parenting Differences 28:06 Expectations Around School & Sports 47:04 Childhood Influences & Family Background 57:44 Healing, Trauma, and Generational Patterns 1:11:23 Tech, Social Media, and Parenting in the Digital Age 1:41:09 Advice, Resources, and Closing Thoughts dig deeper - Seen, the Film : https://seenthefilm.com/ - The Social Dilemma : https://youtu.be/uaaC57tcci0?si=8SdX-qd56Dqsosdh - Embrace Kids : https://youtu.be/UVfkDwQaHik?si=XsQ1FlD_d_i1WKo9 - Circle of Security : https://youtu.be/1wpz8m0BFM8?si=vvVwKwO9LpwipEQC

7. 

   19 Sept 2025

   #5 | Bonding through Building (a Plane), with Natasha & Latham

   In this episode, meet Natasha and Latham, homeschooling their two children around a pretty unique project : building an airplane! Together, we talk about down to earth topics like what's a usual weekday in their family, the cost of building an airplane, the tools they’re using to support their home education, the social aspects of homeschooling too. We also take a step back, dig deep into topics like what they learnt from their time in the military, the sense of identity when you give up a pretty exciting career to dedicate 100% to your children's education, we talk about doubt, about the pressure to “get it right”, about bringing your son’s desire to work with his hands into an academic setting so that he could unlock that same level of learning. Overall, we talk about team work, about adversity, about resilience, about togetherness and identity. Enjoy! 00:00:00 Introduction & Meet Natasha and Latham 00:03:50 Natasha’s Background & Family Dynamics 00:06:10 Latham’s Background & Transition to Homeschooling 00:10:25 Deciding to Homeschool & Family Decision Process 00:14:59 Homeschooling Both Kids & Daughter’s Journey 00:17:56 What Keeps You Up at Night? Parental Concerns 00:20:00 A Typical Homeschool Day 00:23:05 Structuring the Day & Learning Styles 00:28:46 Measuring Progress & Academic Growth 00:32:46 Social Aspects of Homeschooling 00:36:30 Support Systems & Community 00:39:00 Financials & Building the Airplane 00:42:00 Kids’ Big Projects & Aspirations 00:45:00 Documenting the Journey & Introspection 00:48:00 Parental Identity & Non-Judgment 00:52:00 Military Lessons & Parenting 00:56:00 Tech, Social Media, and Screen Time 01:00:00 Final Thoughts & Book Recommendations 01:01:30 How to Reach Out & Closing More about them, and the references they talk about: https://newkid.ai/p/ep5-bonding-through-building-a-plane

8. 

   2 Sept 2025

   #4 | Nurturing Freedom and Seeing Kids as Sunset, with Carina & Franco

   In this episode, we explore being back in Hong Kong after two years in London, giving children a fair amount of freedom at a very young age, picking up schools, inspiring teachers and more. 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Carina and Franco, parents raising two young children in Hong Kong with a unique approach to freedom and independence. 01:30 – Family Background: Moving between Hong Kong and London, and how their experiences shaped their parenting. 03:00 – Parenting Philosophy: Embracing being the minority in Hong Kong by encouraging freedom, independence, and limited extracurriculars. 06:00 – Balancing Love: Honest stories about sibling rivalry and the challenge of giving equal love to both children. 09:00 – Language & Culture: Navigating bilingualism, cultural expectations, and the influence of tradition in Hong Kong. 13:00 – School Choices: Picking schools based on happiness and strong teacher-student bonds, not just academics. 18:00 – Extracurriculars & Free Play: Why they intentionally limit activities and prioritise unstructured family time. 22:00 – Reflections on Upbringing: How their own childhoods and inspiring teachers influence what they want to pass on to their kids. 27:00 – Technology & AI: Thoughts on introducing AI, screen time policies, and preparing kids for a changing world. 32:00 – Core Values: The importance of self-confidence, family connection, and leading by example. 36:00 – Inspirations & Final Thoughts: Who inspires them, what they hope to pass on, and advice for other parents. 39:00 – Outro: Reflections on parenting, support, wrap up

9. 

   16 Jul 2025

   #3 | Unwrapping Unlimited Screen Time, with Lindl & Steyn

   01:07 intro 03:30 Montessori schooling and Taking Children Seriously 04:59 about to relocate: from a Montessori school to homeschooling with a tutor 11:25 Lindl’s experience as a homeschooled kid 14:52 Steyn’s experience in a mainstream school 16:09 the ideal mix 17:36 what’s an exceptional tutor 20:00 Steyn’s focus : the ability to feel and sense, to better solve problems 24:42 Lindl’s focus : be true to yourself (about manners, too) 25:28 about discipline 25:57 the non-coercive approach : how do you make other people feel 29:21 screen time : creating an environment where they will flourish 31:32 how their kids deal with screens 32:58 crafting the environment 37:38 building a YouTube look-alike app using AI, involving kids in the curation 40:20 Minecraft and creativity ; video games 41:49 watching stories together 46:48 screens and boredom 51:01 trust the process 52:39 no time outs 53:44 dealing with crisis and sibling rivalry 59:39 Taking Children Seriously 01:00:58 The Sovereign Child 01:02:16 disagreements 01:07:05 AI and kids : from fact checking to video generation 01:11:30 AI and what to be hopeful for 01:15:11 content they’d like to share with parents (see below) 01:18:24 about their life philosophy : "I don't know what can be more important in life than how we make other people feel, which makes it easier to raise your kid in a non coercive way" ; "being able to say I am sorry"

10. 

    20 May 2025

    #2 | Sylvana & Eamon : treating children as whole people, embracing loneliness and the growth mindset

    Sylvana and Eamon discuss treating children as whole people by embracing loneliness and instilling a growth mindset, highlighting the importance of nurturing curiosity in education; this is an interview.

11. 

    2 May 2025

    #1 | Sandra & Yotam : aiming at raising a trilingual, equanimous and social child

    Parents Sandra and Yotam share their experiences raising a trilingual, multicultural child in Australia, emphasizing the importance of routines, discipline, and nurturing equanimity and social intelligence.

Who has been a guest on NewKid

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sylvana
• Eamon
• Sandra
• Yotam

Podcast Authority Score: 8 / 100

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