Enhancing Parenting Using AI: Exploratory Hackathon

This 1-day hackathon used the double diamond approach to develop AI-powered features for parenting programs. Three solutions were explored across workstreams, resulting in 2 fully functioning and 1 near-functioning app component. The rapid problem-solving approach mirrors other health technology hackathons and highlights the untapped potential of AI in digital parenting support, surpassing traditional e-learning or video-based methods. This work suggests broader applications of AI-driven coaching in fields like social care. Despite a small team, the hackathon was focused and productive, generating relevant solutions based on prior engagement with parents and practitioners. Future research will assess the impact of the app's AI-powered features on parenting outcomes.