X-Ray Vision – Using AI to Detect Health Concerns & Hidden Issues
Published: April 2025 | Superpower #4 in the 7-Part Series
👀 “I’m fine,” she says. But something feels… off.
If you’ve got a young school-aged kid, you’ve probably had a moment like this. My 7-year-old recently came home, dropped her backpack, and went straight to her room. When I asked what was wrong, she shrugged and said, “I’m fine.”
But over the next day or two, I noticed she wasn’t eating as much. Her usual after-school chatter was missing. She seemed tired even after a full night’s sleep.
That’s when I wished for X-Ray Vision—not to see through walls, but to see what’s really going on.
🧠 What Is the “X-Ray Vision” Superpower?
In the world of AI-supported parenting, X-Ray Vision is about gaining insight into the emotional, mental, and physical health of your family—before concerns become crises.
It’s the superpower of early detection.
With the right tools, parents can:
Notice behavioral changes or mood shifts
Catch early signs of illness or fatigue
Spot patterns that traditional observation might miss
This isn’t about replacing your intuition—it’s about amplifying it.
🚀 AI Advances That Are Changing the Game
You’ve probably heard how AI is transforming medicine. Some hospitals now use AI to detect signs of disease earlier than even experienced doctors can—spotting strokes, sepsis, or cancer through patterns in imaging and data.
These tools are:
Reducing misdiagnosis
Catching illness faster
Saving lives
And now, similar technology is making its way into our homes—through wearables, smart apps, and even tools like CustomGPTs tailored for family health tracking.
🧠 If AI can help doctors make faster, smarter calls—it can help us as parents too.
🧰 Tools That Help Parents “See Beneath the Surface”
1. Wearable Wellness Devices + AI Insights
Tools: Oura Ring, Whoop, Fitbit, Garmin
What they monitor: heart rate variability (HRV), body temperature, sleep quality, recovery
AI analyzes trends, flags stressors, and predicts dips in health
💡 When my daughter’s sleep and recovery score dipped, it helped me adjust bedtime and screen time earlier than I normally would’ve.
2. Mood & Behavior Trackers
Tools: Bearable, Daylio, Moodnotes
Kids can log their day with emojis, colors, or quick prompts—no big conversation required
AI summarizes patterns: mood trends, emotional triggers, energy highs/lows
✅ Perfect for school-age kids who aren’t always ready to talk about their feelings out loud.
3. Family Symptom Tracking Apps
Tools: Kinsa Smart Thermometer, Ada Health, Withings Health Mate
Log temperature, symptoms, or illnesses for everyone in your household
AI helps detect whether symptoms are trending toward illness or burnout
4. Build Your Own Wellness Assistant with CustomGPT
Time to create your Family Wellness Watcher GPT—an AI parenting partner designed to help you tune in to subtle health and mood changes.
🤖 How to Set Up Your Custom Wellness GPT
Visit chat.openai.com
Click “Explore GPTs” → “Create a GPT”
Paste this prompt:
You are the [Family Name] Wellness Watcher. Your role is to help identify physical, mental, and emotional health concerns based on behavioral and lifestyle cues. Follow these guidelines:
1. Ask about changes in sleep, mood, energy, and appetite.
2. Offer possible explanations or health considerations based on trends.
3. Suggest gentle, age-appropriate ways to open up health conversations.
4. Recommend when to rest, hydrate, or seek medical advice.
5. Offer mindfulness tips and emotional regulation techniques.
6. Provide weekly check-ins or tracking templates for mood or behavior.
7. Remind users this is for general support and not a replacement for medical care.
When interacting:
• Emphasize kindness, privacy, and proactive support.
• Encourage communication and self-awareness.
• Avoid alarming or overly clinical language.
[Humanize]
[Hemingway’s Rules]
[7th Grade Level]
Name it FamilyXRay, HealthHelperBot, or WellnessWhisperer
Use it for weekly check-ins or when you notice something feels “off”
🧪 Try a Weekly Family Health Check-In
Create a simple check-in tracker:
Then ask your GPT:
“What might be contributing to these energy dips?”
“Any advice on recharging this weekend as a family?”
💬 Real-Life Examples of X-Ray Vision in Action
Mood changes around the same weekday? → AI connects the dots: long school day + no outdoor time = mood dip
Subtle signs of burnout? → Sleep + energy tracker show consistent low scores—perfect time to scale back and reset
Health mystery solved: “Why does our toddler always get sick on Mondays?” → Turns out Sunday’s skipped nap + restaurant food = immunity dip
🎯 Try This Today:
Download a mood or health tracker
Build your Wellness Watcher CustomGPT
Run a quick check-in tonight before bedtime
Even a small question like, “How’s your body feeling today?” can open up conversations you might not otherwise have.
🔮 Coming Up Tomorrow: Superpower #5 – Teleportation
Ever wish you could be in two places at once—or jump from work mode to family time without feeling scattered? With Teleportation, we’re exploring how AI can help you shift roles, locations, and focus with lightning speed.
Think automated task handoffs, digital delegation, and smooth transitions between the many hats you wear as a parent. Stay tuned!
About the Author
Warren Schuitema is a father, AI enthusiast, and founder of Matchless Marketing LLC. Passionate about leveraging technology to simplify family life, Warren has firsthand experience integrating AI solutions into his household. He has been testing tools like Cozi Family Organizer (Cozi), Ohai.ai (Ohai.ai), and other tools to coordinate schedules, automate household tasks, and create meaningful moments with his family. He has also created a handful of useful customGPTs for uses in family situations, such as meal planning, education, family traditions, and efficiency in the home. He is also an AI Certified Consultant that has been trained by industry experts across multiple areas of AI.
With a background in demand planning, forecasting, and digital marketing, Warren combines his professional expertise with his passion for AI-driven innovation. His practical approach emphasizes accessible solutions for busy parents looking to reduce stress and strengthen family bonds. Warren lives with his family, where devices like Google Home, Amazon Echo, and other AI-powered assistants help streamline their lives, showing that thoughtful technology can enhance harmony and efficiency.
