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Super excited about today

Both boys were home from school this morning. Neither were feeling well and there is something going around the school. Thankfully, as the morning went on, they felt better and were able to go in around 10am. I think stress is playing a large role here. Assuming they make it the rest of the day and they're still feeling good, which I suspect they will, we're going to be going to a private tour of this brand new indoor amusement park tonight. We were invited to come check out Urban Air Adventure Park before it's open to the public. I'm really excited about this because it's a cool experience for the kids and we're getting invited to more and more events like this. We have a big one coming up…

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November 15, 2019

PSA

The #Flu Prevention Resource Sheet

The U.S. flu season is just beginning and can last until May (with peak infections hitting between December and February). While it’s far too early to predict the severity of this year’s flu season in the U.S., physicians are encouraging everyone to vaccinate ahead of the anticipated peak infection times. The following resources serve as a guide for healthcare workers, teachers and concerned parents seeking additional flu-related facts and information. Remember: stay healthy and stay informed! Flu Prevention Resources The CDC's Flu Guide https://www.cdc.gov/flu/ Emergency Flu Symptoms Pay attention to particular symptoms such as difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and chest pain or severe abdominal pain indicate a need to go to the hospital. Check out all symptoms and more information. https://www.verywellhealth.com/when-you-should-go-to-the-hospital-with-the-flu-770306 Flu Prevention Prevent the flu to the best…

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November 15, 2019

My thoughts / Podcast / Season 2

LifeTown is a gift to the #specialneeds community (S2E6)

(S2E6) I speak with Rabbi Zalman Grossbaun and Jonah Zimilies from LifeTown. LifeTown is a 53,000 sq foot facility built to service the special needs community in Livingston, New Jersey. New Jersey has the highest rate of children with autism in the United States, and the largest population of children on the spectrum live in Essex County. LifeTown is designed to provide desperately needed services for those in the special needs community, as well as help bridge the gaps with the general public. This is an absolutely amazing facility and what's happening in Livingston, New Jersey needs to happen all over this country. You can find LifeTown at www.lifetown.com You can find Words Bookstore at http://www.wordsbookstore.com/ This is episode is sponsored by Lakikid.com/theautismdad. Check out their amazing sensory products and…

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November 14, 2019

Confessions / Depression Management / My thoughts

#Depression sucks: I’m feeling alone right now and not particularly good about myself

I'm feeling completely overwhelmed today. Emmett is sick and Gavin has started cursing every time he gets frustrated. It's becoming an issue because he already has no filter. Everytime he says something inappropriate, Elliott and Emmett jump all over it. They aren't fans of cursing and I don't generally use that language in front of them. I've got to tighten the reigns on what he's watching again. I haven't been able to walk in days and that's really frustrating for me. There are things I can do around the house but I don't get the same emotional benefits from that. The boys and I were invited to a private tour of the new Urban Air Aventure Park in Akron this Friday. It's a media thing and they'd like us to…

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November 14, 2019

My thoughts

Just another day in paradise

Emmett's not doing so well this morning. He woke up about 2am not feeling well and nothing has improved for him since then. It was a long night, leaving me exhausted. Elliott didn't sleep well either but he's managed to get to school. I'm really proud of him for pushing through. Emmett is currently laying down, trying to sleep but can't get comfortable. I'm trying to stay awake because I need to get things done today and I want to make sure Emmett's okay. I suppose it's just another day paradise...

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November 13, 2019

My thoughts

I’m having a really good day and here’s why

I can say for the first time in a long fine, I'm having a really good day. I feel really good and I was able to get almost everything done that I needed to get done. We even got our first official before school selfie this morning. I didn't have time to walk this morning but I got the kids to school, Gavin to have his blood work and myself to the BMV to get my old tags transferred to my new car. I got everything done in time to be ready for my podcast interview at lunchtime. I had a fantastic conversation with Brenda Bisner SVP at A Parent Media Company Inc about online streaming safety and it will air next week. Therapy went really well for me this…

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November 12, 2019

My thoughts / New Beginnings

Clothes shopping for my kids is very overwhelming for this single Dad

Being a single Mom or Dad is a tremendous amount of responsibility. Being a single parent to special needs children is even more responsibility. I'm learning to navigate those challenges as we speak. Both Elliott and Emmett have outgrown their winter coats. I mentioned that I had looked over the weekend because I knew we had cold weather coming in. As I'm not independently wealthy, I had planned on replacing them one at a time, starting with Emmett because he needed it the most. Next I planned on replacing Elliott's and then Gavin's. Gavin's jacket is relatively new and he hasn't grown in awhile. He's actually in pretty good shape but I feel like his sleeves are too short and want to replace his as well. It's just not urgent.…

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November 12, 2019

How Mente Helps Relax the Minds of Kids with #Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorder are no strangers to stress, and finding ways to help them relax can be challenging. That’s where Mente can help because it uses neurofeedback technology to promote relaxation, which makes it easier to engage with one’s environment in a positive way. More than that, the device is affordable, easy to use, and provides at-home therapy that can improve communication, lengthen attention spans, and reduce agitation. Why Mente Is Effective? People with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit high levels of delta and theta brainwaves (slow waves), as well as an excess of high beta (fast waves). This pattern is mostly associated with inattention, anxiety, impulsivity and impaired social skills. Delta and theta are usually related to daydreaming, dozing, and deep sleeping and therefore the excessive amount of these brainwaves can lead to fogginess and…

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November 11, 2019