Sleep is so incredibly important, especially in the case of Autism or Special Needs parents. Quality sleep is a huge part of self-care and something I've struggled with for a long time.
Before we get started, I want to thank Jaybird/Logitech for sponsoring this review and in doing so, helping to support my Autism Awareness efforts. All opinions contained herein are my own. As a veteran Autism and Special Needs parent of nearly twenty years, I'm a huge proponent of self-care. I have made the conscious decision in my life, to take better care of myself because I need to be here as long as possible for my kids. I encourage all my parents to do the same because being an Autism parent isn't easy and stress management is crucial for both physical and emotional health. My big thing is walking. I love walking, and I go pretty much every single day, regardless of the weather. I'm very particular about this process…
This brief review is a bit overdue as a result of a WordPress related glitch last week. I wanted to get this out there for parents who are worried about their kids damaging their hearing as a result of using headphones and listening at dangerously high volume levels. My Son Elliott has been using the Etymotic Research ETY-Kids 5 Safe-Listening In-Ear Headphones for a little while now. Elliott is huge into music and if he's awake, he's got earbuds in. He loves his Bose CQ 35 II NC headphones but can't wear them all the time. Lizze and I have been concerned about him damaging his hearing because he tends to listen at higher volumes. When I was approached to do this review, I jumped on it because Elliott loves…
The good people at Quell provided me with a free Quell 2.0 in exchange for honest feedback. All opinions and experiences are my own. Many of you are aware that I've been living in chronic pain since August of 2001. I was firefighter finishing up paramedic school and I got hurt on a call. I ended up with an L5/S1 left sided herniation and it changed the course of my life. Pretty much since that day, I've lived in constant pain. Over the last few years, I've been walking and that has made a big impact on my pain but it's always there to some degree. This pain, while better managed, still dictates a great deal of my life. I could sleep on the best mattress in the world and…
Vibes are tiny, high-fidelity earplugs. They are designed to help protect your ears in loud environments and are perfect for people with #Autism and/or #SPD.
Straightforward and intuitive, the Link View is something that can benefit any family. The benefits are numerous and range from filling a room with music to helping kids with their homework.
Use the code "theautismdad22" at check out and save 10%. Mightier helps Reduce #Meltdowns in Kids with #Autism. Your kid plays video games and learns to self-regulate. My kids love it and it works.
Last month I was given an opportunity to test and review the Healbe GoBe2. It's an interesting take on a fitness/health/activity tracker and I've said this a few times before but I'm a huge fan of tech that helps in this area of one's life. I've used every Fitbit tracker, a few Garmin devices, the Basis/Basis Peak, the entire Gear series by Samsung, and even a newcomer called Biostrap. You can also check out Total Shape's homepage if you're looking for information about about fitness or fitness equipment. For the last two years, you'd be hard pressed to find me without a Gear S3 strapped to my left wrist. It's not a dedicated fitness watch but it hits most of the bases that matter to me, and its been my…