[Inspiration Friday] AI: How looking back at my neurodivergent parenting records with NotebookLM turned them into a 'treasure'

/Turning the neurodivergent parenting rollercoaster into something heartwarming/

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The story behind the name Kuma no Hitomi👇

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Greetings, everyone!

I am Kuma no Hitomi, the mom of Arara, the neurodivergent idol of the note world🐻‍❄️❄️

How did you spend your Christmas?

My days with my 3-year-old son (diagnosed with ASD, with ADHD & DCD traits) are
truly a 'neurodivergent rollercoaster'!
(Christmas was quite something too... more on that later (sob))

Every day is so frantic that
my memories just slip right through my mind...
A savior appeared in my parenting life.

That is the trending AI tool 'NotebookLM'!

Why did I, who was about to ignore it thinking 'AI? Sounds difficult...', finally decide to give it a try?

Today, I'll tell you about that 'trigger to take action'.

1. A major turnaround from 'it has nothing to do with me'

I'll confess honestly.

When I first heard the name 'NotebookLM', I thought this:

Yes, I had completely decided to ignore it.

Because, doesn't it sound difficult?
It's all in English/foreign characters. ←

However!

While swimming through the sea of note, I found something.

Someone who is turning articles into manga using NotebookLM...

This article by Reipon here👇

2. Visual-learner mom, switch flipped on

I am a super visual-learner type.

Even if text alone doesn't click, the moment it becomes an image or manga, my brain goes 'Ding!'

Once I thought that, I couldn't stop.

Furthermore, Reipon also introduced someone who uploaded a summary article on how to use it.

This article by Yuna here👇

And for the first time, a concrete image came to mind.

3. I tried making a 2025 summary!

Strike while the iron is hot! So, I immediately threw in (lol) the records of this year's '
home therapy training' and 'home-visit rehabilitation' and summarized them.

And then...

An incredible volume and quality of summary ended up being created.

✅️ Things we worked hard on during home rehabilitation visits

✅️ Training we consistently continued at home

✅️ The trajectory of my son's growth

The pleasure of seeing these ups and downs being organized.

It felt like scattered dots were
connecting into a single line.

※ I plan to upload this summarized content again at the end of the year, so stay tuned!

4. A 'quick tip' for those who want to try it out

For those who thought, 'I want to try that too!', here is one point to note.

The conversion to the 'manga version' that I wanted to do most of all...

It seems that for now, this is a feature only available on the 'PC version'.

It doesn't seem like you can do it quickly on a smartphone, but if you have a computer, please give it a try!

From now on, I am excited to start creating

monthly reviews
(home therapy, home rehabilitation, note activities) using NotebookLM.

I'm looking forward to it.

I hope that one day we'll be able to create manga on smartphones too... (a wish).

Finally: Cherish those small 'I want to try' moments

Something you thought 'had nothing to do with me' can turn into 'I want to try that!' because of someone's post.

That's why the world of note is so interesting, isn't it?

To all the creators who gave me such a wonderful spark, thank you so much!

As we wrap up 2025, why not look back on your child's growth together with AI?
Why not look back on your child's growth together with AI?

💬 To everyone who read my note

Do you have any concerns about using AI, or ideas for things you'd like to try?
Do you have any concerns about using AI, or ideas for things you'd like to try?

Please let me know in the comments section!

Let's have fun sharing our relatable analog experiences together😁

I'm looking forward to hearing your exciting ideas,
even if you're an analog person✨

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Arara has become an idol in the note world🎤🦝
I will write an article about it again on Sunday

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