ChatGPT can be a powerful nana tool!
Artificial intelligence isn’t just for tech-savvy teens – it’s for grandmas too!
Whether you’re looking to write custom bedtime stories, plan unforgettable family activities, or preserve your life story, Michele Bettridge says that ChatGPT might just be the tool nana didn’t know she needed.
Don’t be intimidated—AI is just another tool, like a microwave or a sewing machine. You don’t need to be a tech expert to use it. With a little curiosity and a few minutes of practice, ChatGPT can become your new favorite helper.
Michele showed how this friendly technology can make nanahood easier, more fun, and even more meaningful.
Getting Started with ChatGPT
Here’s how to jump in:
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Download the App or Visit the Website
You can use ChatGPT on your phone or computer—just download the app or go to chat.openai.com.
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Type in a Prompt
The more details you give, the better the results! Think of it like talking to a very smart friend. For example: “Help me plan a Fourth of July party in Utah County for six grandkids, ages 4–12.”
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Make Adjustments
If the first answer isn’t quite right, just ask it to tweak it. It learns quickly and loves feedback!
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Save the Response
Found the perfect story, activity list, or recipe? Just copy and paste it into a note or email to yourself.
If you make an account with ChatGPT, it will automatically save your conversations so you can go back and find them.
Fun & Creative Ways to Use ChatGPT as a Nana
Here are a few of Michele’s favorite ways to use ChatGPT to add more to nana life:
Plan a Fourth of July Celebration
Ask for craft ideas, games, or patriotic snacks. Be sure to include where you live and how many grandkids are coming for personalized ideas.
Organize a Pioneer Day Family Event
Whether you’re teaching history or just dressing up in bonnets and having fun, ChatGPT can help you plan it all—down to the menu and timeline.
Create a Cousin Camp
Build a multi-day camp at your house with themed activities, crafts, songs, and even “camp rules.” ChatGPT can help you brainstorm, schedule, and prepare.
Write Your Life Story
Use the voice feature to tell ChatGPT a memory or story from your life. Then ask it to turn that into a beautifully written autobiography-style page. Add a few photos and you’ve got a priceless gift for the grandkids.
Make a Family Coloring Book
Tell ChatGPT about your grandkids’ interests—maybe one loves ballet and another is obsessed with dinosaurs. It can generate personalized coloring pages (and you can pair it with AI image tools for illustrations)!
If you need a little more help, Michele is offering a ‘Smart Grandma’s Guide to ChatGPT’ on her Etsy Shop. Find it here.
Michele shares inspiration and ideas @thegiddygrandma on Instagram and Facebook.
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