# Family Intelligence Journal

> Articles about family life and AI, published by Andi.

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## Articles

- [Why parents are turning to AI, and what real help looks like](https://andi.ai/blog/ai-parenting-new-york-times/index.md): A founder-parent responds to the New York Times on AI parenting apps, useful reminders and the decisions parents still need to make.
- [What is Family Intelligence? How AI can help your whole family](https://andi.ai/blog/what-is-family-intelligence/index.md): See how Family Intelligence differs from AI memory. Seven questions help you decide what a family assistant should know and who can use it.
- [Does your family need a shared calendar or an AI assistant?](https://andi.ai/blog/family-intelligence-vs-family-calendar/index.md): Compare a shared calendar and an AI assistant on one changed practice time, then use a one-week checklist to decide what your family needs before you pay.
- [10 AI assistants for parents, compared by family task](https://andi.ai/blog/ai-assistants-for-families/index.md): Compare ten AI assistants by the family tasks they handle, their documented capabilities and published US prices. Use a worksheet to try one yourself.
- [How to organize school emails with AI](https://andi.ai/blog/organize-school-emails-with-ai/index.md): Work through a school newsletter and turn its dates and tasks into a shared plan. Copy the AI prompt, then check the details and agree who will do each task.
- [How to use AI to reduce the mental load of parenting](https://andi.ai/blog/ai-parenting-mental-load/index.md): Use a workload audit and a one-week trial to test AI on one family task. Count the time it saves and the checking it adds, with research to guide you.
- [What should you leave a babysitter?](https://andi.ai/blog/caregiver-handoff-checklist/index.md): Give a sitter or grandparent the details they need for the day. Copy a checklist for changed plans, pickup, routines, confirmed care instructions and contacts.