10 Fun Ways for Co-Parents to Use AI

Find new activities and resources with ChatGPT that are fun for the whole family.

• 5 min read
• child development
• custody

Artificial intelligence (AI) is an incredibly helpful tool for those who know how to use it. Co-parents can use AI to make parts of their shared parenting situations easier and more efficient. While it can benefit more complicated situations, AI programs like ChatGPT can help co-parents find ways to have fun with their children during their parenting time. Here are 10 ways you can use AI to spend time with your kids while learning new things, trying different activities, and more.

1. Find new recipes to try

Teaching your kids to cook is exciting, but finding suitable recipes for their ages and abilities can be tricky. Depending on your own expertise, you may need help figuring out the best way to teach them. With ChatGPT, you can give context to your family's ages, abilities, appliances, allergies and other information to get tasty, teachable examples without digging through dozens of recipe websites.

Example prompt:

“I have two kids, ages 7 and 10, who want to learn to cook. I have a stovetop, oven, microwave, and different pots, pans, and dishes that each appliance needs. What are some age-appropriate recipes for my kids, and how can I teach them to cook each?”

2. Discover local activities

Whether you've lived in your current home for two months or two years, there's always something new to discover in your area. While you can sift through tourist guides and reviews, ChatGPT makes it much easier to narrow down local activities and attractions your whole family can enjoy. Adding your kids' interests and hobbies can help you collect even more specific results.

Example prompt:

“I live in Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, and have two kids, ages 11 and 14. They love outdoor activities, but I'd like some indoor suggestions if the weather is rainy or too hot. What are some activities and attractions we can check out as a family?”

3. Make educational games

Homework benefits kids in many ways, but it can sometimes be an obstacle for parents. Depending on your child's grade level and school subjects, you may need outside resources to help you support them through different assignments. Using ChatGPT, you can input information about your child's age, subject, and curriculum to find ways to make homework easier and learning more fun and impactful.

Example prompt:

“My child is in tenth grade and studying for their AP U.S. History class. Their homework assignment is related to studying information from the Declaration of Independence. Can you create a game with fun quiz questions and answers to help them learn better?”

4. Create bedtime stories

If you have younger kids, they probably love their nightly story time but wish for a new adventure now and then. While there are so many book options, you may want to add some unique stories to the mix. With AI, you can create the next best bedtime story. ChatGPT can help you craft your kid's new favorite bedtime story, incorporating their favorite animals, characters, and more.

Example prompt:

“My four-year-old child loves unicorns, Daniel the Tiger, and mountains. We've been reading Goodnight Moon, and they just asked for a new story that fits all their interests. Can you create a new bedtime story that's appropriate for their age and takes about five minutes to read?”

5. Get daily fun facts

There's so much for kids and adults to learn and explore, regardless of their interests, and it's essential to foster a love of learning and discovery at any age. If you want to teach yourself and your children new information in a fun, digestible way, ChatGPT can help. Whether you want to ask it every day or prepare answers for a week at a time, you can get daily fun facts that intrigue the whole family.

Example prompt:

“I have two middle school children who love to learn new things. I want to create a way to share daily fun facts with them that relate to standard school subjects. Can you give me a list of seven fun facts about science, history, music, art, and other similar topics?”

6. Discover new music

Listening to music is a great way to bond with your kids and introduce them to new tunes, whether they're popular current songs or some of your favorite classics. If you're looking for upbeat tunes for a family dance party or soothing melodies for bedtime, ChatGPT can help you explore different genres and discover new artists you and your kids can listen to together.

Example prompt:

“I have two kids, ages 6 and 9, who love music. We want to discover new genres and artists that we haven't listened to before. Can you suggest a playlist of family-friendly, upbeat music that includes genres like jazz, classical, and world music?”

7. Make arts and crafts

Arts and crafts are household and classroom staples that engage your children's creativity and self-expression. While the end products are great to admire, setting up projects at home can be difficult. If you need more ideas for new projects or are trying to figure out how to do them, ChatGPT can come to the rescue. You can provide details about the materials you have on hand and your children's ages, and the AI will suggest creative and fun project ideas with detailed instructions.

Example prompt:

“I have a 7-year-old who loves arts and crafts. We have basic supplies like paper, glue, scissors, paint, tape, and markers. Can you suggest some age-appropriate, fun, and easy-to-clean craft projects that use our materials?”

8. Try science experiments

Science experiments can turn ordinary days into exciting learning adventures, even if your kids aren't at school. With ChatGPT, you can find simple yet engaging experiments that are safe and educational for your children. Taking a fun approach to learning about science is a great way to stimulate curiosity with hands-on experience, and plenty of options are easy to guide your children through without making big messes.

Example prompt:

“I have two high school kids who are interested in science. We want to try some easy, at-home science experiments using everyday household items. Can you give us a list of educational and fun experiments that require minimal clean-up?”

9. Write with a pen pal

Writing letters to pen pals can improve children's writing skills while helping them learn about different cultures and perspectives. AI can help you find pen pal programs and prompt ideas your child can follow to write to their new friend. If you want to give them a similar experience without going through an official program, your child can even have an AI pen pal by typing letters within ChatGPT.

Example prompt:

“My child is in elementary school and is very interested in having a pen pal to improve their writing skills. Can you suggest some safe pen pal programs for kids and help us draft an introductory letter?”

10. Learn a new language

Learning a new language can be a valuable skill that opens doors to new opportunities and experiences. While kids can learn them at school, practicing them at home can help expand their opportunities and resources. With AI, children can connect to fun, interactive activities and resources that help them learn whatever languages they're interested in.

Example prompt:

“I have an 8-year-old child who wants to learn a new language. They are interested in Spanish, French, and ASL. Are there resources I can use to help them learn? And how could they use ChatGPT to learn as well?”

Explore endless possibilities with AI

ChatGPT and other programs aim to make certain tasks easier, giving you more time to focus on what matters most. Instead of spending significant parts of your parenting time trying to find things your kids will enjoy, you can let ChatGPT do the planning for you. Even if your children’s interests change every other day, you can use AI to find common ground through education, entertainment, and more to create fun, memorable moments.