AI Suggestions
AI Suggestions
Section titled “AI Suggestions”Beyond answering questions, the AI proactively offers suggestions to help your family thrive. These recommendations are based on your usage patterns, common issues, and what works for similar families.
How Suggestions Work
Section titled “How Suggestions Work”The AI analyzes (in aggregate, not individual content):
- Schedule adherence patterns
- Override frequency and reasons
- Task completion rates
- Device usage timing
- Common questions you ask
From this, it generates personalized suggestions.
Viewing Suggestions
Section titled “Viewing Suggestions”On Your Dashboard
Section titled “On Your Dashboard”Pending suggestions appear as cards on your Dashboard — the first page you see when you log in. Each card shows the suggestion type, title, and which child it applies to. Click a suggestion to see the full details and decide what to do.
When there are no suggestions yet, you’ll see a brief message letting you know that Thriva is still learning your family’s patterns.
In the AI Assistant
Section titled “In the AI Assistant”- Go to AI Assistant in the Parent Portal
- Click the Suggestions tab
- Review pending suggestions
Each suggestion shows:
- What the AI recommends
- Why it’s making this recommendation
- How to apply it (with one click if you agree)
Types of Suggestions
Section titled “Types of Suggestions”Schedule Optimizations
Section titled “Schedule Optimizations”Example:
“You’ve granted a bedtime override 4 of the last 5 Thursdays. Would you like to adjust Thursday’s bedtime schedule to 30 minutes later?”
The AI notices when you’re consistently working around a schedule and suggests making it official.
Pattern Insights
Section titled “Pattern Insights”Example:
“Luna’s task completion is highest in the morning before school. Consider scheduling important tasks during this window.”
The AI identifies when your children are most productive or focused.
Feature Recommendations
Section titled “Feature Recommendations”Example:
“You frequently change Emma’s mode manually around 4 PM. A schedule could handle this automatically. Would you like help creating one?”
The AI notices manual work you’re doing that could be automated.
Usage Observations
Section titled “Usage Observations”Example:
“Device usage has increased 30% on weekends over the past month. This might be worth discussing as a family.”
The AI flags significant changes that might warrant attention.
Acting on Suggestions
Section titled “Acting on Suggestions”Reviewing & Applying
Section titled “Reviewing & Applying”Click a suggestion to open the preview. For schedule suggestions, you’ll see exactly what will change — the schedule name, mode, days, and times. Click Apply to implement it, or close the preview to think about it.
Dismissing
Section titled “Dismissing”Click Dismiss if the suggestion doesn’t apply. This helps improve future suggestions.
Suggestion Frequency
Section titled “Suggestion Frequency”By default, suggestions appear:
- In the AI Assistant when available
- In your weekly summary email (if enabled)
You can adjust frequency in Settings → AI Preferences:
- Real-time (as they’re generated)
- Daily digest
- Weekly summary
- Never (you check manually)
Suggestion Quality Over Time
Section titled “Suggestion Quality Over Time”Suggestions improve as the AI learns:
Early suggestions might be generic:
“Consider creating a bedtime schedule.”
Later suggestions become personalized:
“Based on Luna’s sleep-wake pattern, a 8:15 PM Quiet Time start might work better than 8:00 PM.”
Giving Feedback
Section titled “Giving Feedback”When you accept or dismiss suggestions, the AI learns:
- Which types of suggestions you find helpful
- What doesn’t apply to your family
- Your preferences for proactive recommendations
You can also rate suggestions as “helpful” or “not helpful.”
Privacy and Suggestions
Section titled “Privacy and Suggestions”Suggestions are generated from:
- Your family’s aggregate patterns
- General best practices
- (Anonymized) patterns from other families
They are not based on:
- Specific content viewed
- Private communications
- Individual browsing history
Managing AI Suggestions
Section titled “Managing AI Suggestions”Turn Off Suggestions
Section titled “Turn Off Suggestions”In Settings → AI Preferences, you can disable proactive suggestions entirely.
Pause Suggestions
Section titled “Pause Suggestions”Taking a break? Pause suggestions temporarily without turning them off permanently.
Reset AI Learning
Section titled “Reset AI Learning”If you want to start fresh, you can reset what the AI has learned about your family. This clears AI notes and resets suggestion patterns.
Example Suggestions
Section titled “Example Suggestions”Schedule Suggestions
Section titled “Schedule Suggestions”- “Consider extending homework time - tasks are consistently spilling into Free Time”
- “A weekend morning schedule might help with the transition from Free Time”
- “Summer is coming - here’s a template for a more relaxed schedule”
Task Suggestions
Section titled “Task Suggestions”- “Jordan completes tasks faster when they’re specific - try breaking ‘Clean room’ into smaller steps”
- “Reward consistency is low for [task] - consider adjusting the difficulty or reward”
Communication Suggestions
Section titled “Communication Suggestions”- “It’s been a week since your last family discussion about schedules - here are some conversation starters”
- “Emma sent 3 messages today about wanting more time - this might be worth discussing”
Wellness Suggestions
Section titled “Wellness Suggestions”- “Late-night usage has increased - consider reviewing bedtime schedules”
- “Balance looks good - school, activities, free time, and rest are well-proportioned”
The Goal
Section titled “The Goal”Suggestions aren’t about perfecting a system - they’re about supporting your family’s wellbeing. The best suggestion might be “things are working well, no changes needed.”