Dinner Salon: AI as a Companion in Parenting

Join us for an evening of drinks and discussion at our first Moms who AI Dinner Salon! 🍷✨

What is a Dinner Salon?

Think of a dinner salon as the perfect blend of intimate conversation, delicious food, and fresh ideas. Unlike a structured panel or a casual night out, a salon is a curated, small-group gathering designed for deep diving into a meaningful topic—where everyone has a seat at the table and every perspective shapes the discussion.

The Topic

As mothers and caretakers, we are navigating an unprecedented shift. AI has quickly stepped into our lives as an assistant, sounding board, and logistics hub. But where does a digital companion actually add value, and where must human intuition remain untouched?

Together, we’ll explore:

• Where AI Shines: Streamlining household admin, meal planning, bedtime stories, and cognitive overload.
• Where We Draw the Line: Nuanced emotional guidance, developmental instincts, and keeping human connection at the heart of raising children.
• The Big Picture: What it truly means to parent intentionally in a tech-driven world.

The Experience

To fuel our conversation, we’ll enjoy a thoughtfully crafted menu of light bites and drinks prepared by a private chef—who is also a fellow mom exploring the intersection of culinary arts and AI.

Expect a warm, open environment built for connection, honest reflection, and community with women navigating the exact same journey.

Agenda

• 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM: Welcome, Arrival & Icebreaker (15 min)
• 4:15 PM – 5:45 PM: Guided Dinner Conversation (90 min)
• 5:45 PM – 6:00 PM: Key Takeaways, Group Reflection & Wrap-Up (15 min)

Capacity: Intimate setting (7 spots available)
Food & Drink: Nourishing light dinner and drinks provided

Optional Pre-Salon Reading / Listening

Want a quick warm-up before our dinner? Here are three short resources exploring how AI is reshaping parenting—from tactical mental-load shortcuts to brain science. These are totally optional reads, no pressure if you can't get to them before we meet:

• 📊 Lurie Children's Hospital Survey on AI Parenting Usage (3-min read)
• 🎧 UChicago Big Brains: How to Raise Kids in the Age of AI (15-min listen or 4-min article)
• ✍️ Moms First: When Technology Becomes a Companion (4-min read)

See you at the table! 🍽️