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The Beyond Tomorrow Podcast with Julian Issa · April 23 · 57 min

Parenting Expert: What Parents Need to Do Before AI Changes Childhood Forever

We may be preparing children for a world that no longer exists. Education is falling behind. The world is changing fast, especially with AI. Old systems are no longer enough. Grades are still the focus, but real-life skills are often ignored. At the same time, mental health is declining. Stress and anxiety are rising. Many children are losing their natural confidence and happiness. Some call for better tools. Others call for a deeper shift. The real challenge is helping children stay grounded while preparing for the future. Today, Nadim Saad explains what’s really happening. He breaks down the gaps in education and the rise of emotional intelligence. He also shares what children truly need to thrive. Nadim Saad is the founder of The Happy Confident Company. He focuses on emotional wellbeing and child development. His work helps raise resilient and self-aware children. This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com. What You’ll Learn Children are naturally happy and confident Education may not prepare kids for an AI-driven future Youth mental health issues have clear root causes Emotional intelligence and resilience are essential Parents and educators shape a child’s wellbeing Self-awareness helps children handle change Mindset shifts restore balance and purpose ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:54 Defining Happiness as Our Natural State 02:04 Why We Lose Our Joy as Adults 06:46 Raising Resilient Children 13:32 Comparative Suffering and the Need to Belong 17:30 Acceptance: The Heart of Belonging 20:35 The Problem with Asking "Why" 24:48 Navigating Meaningful Conversations with Children 27:41 Humanizing Education in the Age of AI 31:46 Creating Opportunities to Connect 34:07 The Power of Shared Family Values 40:25 Choosing Encouragement over Praise 42:26 The Pitfalls of Modern Praise 44:35 Identifying Traits of Emotionally Strong Children 47:03 Building More Resilient Cultures 48:20 Visions and Predictions for 2030 53:46 The Path to Stillness and Awareness 56:01 Let Go of the Story Follow Nadim: Website: https://nadimsaad.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadimsaad_official/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nadimsaad Follow The Happy Confident Company: Website: https://happyconfident.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlTK2SgDsYxoBXlZ1DWQSw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happyconfidentcom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyconfidentcompany/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-happy-confident-company Connect with Julian 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa 🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com 🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.

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We may be preparing children for a world that no longer exists.


Education is falling behind. The world is changing fast, especially with AI. Old systems are no longer enough. Grades are still the focus, but real-life skills are often ignored.


At the same time, mental health is declining. Stress and anxiety are rising. Many children are losing their natural confidence and happiness.


Some call for better tools. Others call for a deeper shift. The real challenge is helping children stay grounded while preparing for the future.


Today, Nadim Saad explains what’s really happening. He breaks down the gaps in education and the rise of emotional intelligence. He also shares what children truly need to thrive.


Nadim Saad is the founder of The Happy Confident Company. He focuses on emotional wellbeing and child development. His work helps raise resilient and self-aware children.


This episode is brought to you by NADclinic, the go-to destination for longevity and human performance. Check them out at https://nadclinic.com


What You’ll Learn

  • Children are naturally happy and confident

  • Education may not prepare kids for an AI-driven future

  • Youth mental health issues have clear root causes

  • Emotional intelligence and resilience are essential

  • Parents and educators shape a child’s wellbeing

  • Self-awareness helps children handle change

  • Mindset shifts restore balance and purpose


⏱ Timestamps

00:00 Intro

00:54 Defining Happiness as Our Natural State 

02:04 Why We Lose Our Joy as Adults 

06:46 Raising Resilient Children 

13:32 Comparative Suffering and the Need to Belong 

17:30 Acceptance: The Heart of Belonging 

20:35 The Problem with Asking "Why" 

24:48 Navigating Meaningful Conversations with Children 

27:41 Humanizing Education in the Age of AI 

31:46 Creating Opportunities to Connect 

34:07 The Power of Shared Family Values 

40:25 Choosing Encouragement over Praise 

42:26 The Pitfalls of Modern Praise 

44:35 Identifying Traits of Emotionally Strong Children 

47:03 Building More Resilient Cultures 

48:20 Visions and Predictions for 2030 

53:46 The Path to Stillness and Awareness 

56:01 Let Go of the Story


Follow Nadim:

Website: https://nadimsaad.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadimsaad_official/ 

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nadimsaad 


Follow The Happy Confident Company:

Website: https://happyconfident.com/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlTK2SgDsYxoBXlZ1DWQSw 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/happyconfidentcom 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happyconfidentcompany/ 

LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/company/the-happy-confident-company 


Connect with Julian

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeyondtomorrowpodcast/ 

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliankissa/ 
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/julian-issa

🌐 Website: www.beyondtomorrowpodcast.com

📩 Email: bookings@beyondtomorrowpodcast.com

🎧 Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube for more stories from the edge of what is possible.

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