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Why this update matters for parents + A massive "Family First" change to the Summit.
Warren Schuitema
December 15, 2025
Good morning! It’s Monday, December 15th.
We are exactly 10 days from Christmas.
If you’re like me, you have two modes right now:
1. "I have plenty of time. I am a master of logistics."
2. "Oh no. I forgot the cousins."
Usually, this is where the panic sets in. The 2 a.m. Amazon scrolling. The stress-eating of cookies that were meant for Santa.
But this year feels different.
Mostly because OpenAI just dropped ChatGPT 5.2 in the middle of the holiday rush, and it changes how we handle the chaos.
Let's look at what happened this week and how to use it to save your sanity.
The 5.2 Update: What Parents Need to Know
If you logged into ChatGPT this weekend, you probably noticed things look different.
OpenAI officially released ChatGPT 5.2 on Thursday. While 5.1 was a solid step up, 5.2 feels like the model finally "grew up." But with new power comes new rules for our kids.
Here is the breakdown:
- The "Memory" is actually useful now. In 5.1, the model would often forget details after a long conversation. 5.2 holds context over weeks. This means it remembers your kid's reading level or that your spouse hates cilantro without you repeating it.
- Better Reasoning, Less Hallucination. The biggest complaint with 5.1 was confidence in wrong answers. 5.2 uses new "Thinking" models that pause to process before answering complex questions. For homework help, this is a massive win.
- Goodbye, Legacy Models. They announced they are sunsetting GPT-4o and the early 5.0 snapshots soon. If you have saved prompts that rely on the old quirky behaviors of those models, test them now. They might break in the new system.
Try This: The "Holiday Chaos Coordinator" Prompt
With 5.2's improved reasoning, we can finally trust it to handle complex logistics without hallucinating times or dates.
Use this prompt tonight to get a handle on the next 10 days. We use the KIDSAFE framework here (Context, Input, Do, Safety, Adjust, Format, Evaluate) to keep it on the rails.
Copy and Paste into ChatGPT 5.2:
"Act as a professional Family Project Manager. I need you to help me organize the next 10 days before Christmas.
Here is our current situation (Context): We have 3 kids (ages 8, 10, 14), we are hosting dinner on the 25th for 12 people, and we still need to buy gifts for [insert names].
Your Task: Create a day-by-day 'Sanity Schedule' that breaks down the big tasks (shopping, cleaning, cooking prep) into small, 30-minute chunks we can do each evening.
Safety Constraint: Do not suggest tasks that require leaving the house after 7 PM. Keep all activities realistic for working parents.
Format: A bulleted list by date, starting today, Dec 15."
CRUNCH TIME: The "Family First" Summit Update
We are exactly 2 weeks away.
On Monday, December 29th, I’ll be on stage in Orlando at the Goal Achiever's Summit.
I’ve received a lot of emails saying, "Warren, I want to come, but I can't leave my family during the break."
We heard you. We believe growth should be a family affair. You shouldn't have to choose between your goals and your kids.
So we removed the barrier.
👨👩👧👦 THE "FAMILY FIRST" UPDATE
1. Kids 15 and Under are FREE.
Bring them. We will have dedicated kid-friendly sessions each day, including Vision Boarding for Kids. Let them learn while you learn.
2. Your Spouse is FREE.
No, that is not a typo. If you buy a ticket, your spouse comes with you for $0.
How to Claim the Spouse Pass:
1. Secure your main ticket here first.
2. Reply to this email with the subject line: GA +1 2025
3. We will verify your ticket and send you the instructions to register your spouse for free!
My session on "Systems that Survive Tuesday" is going to be hands-on. I want you and your partner there to build your 2026 plan together.
Get Your Ticket (And Bring the Family) →
One Last Lifeline for Gift Panic
Okay, back to the "I forgot the cousins" panic.
You can buy another gift card. It’s fine. It works.
Or you can give them something that makes them stop and say, "Wait, how did you do this?"
I’ve opened up a few more slots for my Custom AI Gift Sessions. We hop on a call, and in 20 minutes, we build something one-of-a-kind. A custom storybook where they are the hero. A piece of art generated from a family memory.
It’s fast. It’s personal. And it looks like you spent weeks on it.
Book a Gift Session (Before Christmas) →
That’s it for this week.
Go hug your kids. Check your calendar. And maybe ask 5.2 to handle that grocery list.
— Warren
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