8 Ways the Apple Watch Elevated my Parenting
I had my eye on the apple watch since it's release in 2015. However, being a lover of Tech and apple I knew I didn't want to buy the first series because they always have to work out some kinks(learned my lesson buying the first gen iPhone.) Fast forward to March of 2018 and my husband surprised me with the Apple watch series 3.
I know there are a lot of smartwatches or tracking devices on the market and this article isn't going to be too technical. I will, however, share with you the 8 reasons I love my apple watch. I hope that this helps you if you are looking to purchase a smartwatch in the future.
1. Ping your phone from your watch.As a busy mom who tends to forget her phone in different places this has saved me a lot.I just love that when my child has decided to hide my phoneI can find it in a jiffy. You just scroll up on your watch, see a little icon, press and your phone is a touch away.
2. Setting an alarm is easy. When you are cooking, have a child running around playing etc you may not always have your phone nearby. With a quick "ok siri set the timer for 15 min" you can keep doing what you need to do to prep the next dish and you don't have to worry about where your phone is or touching it with food on your hand. Your watch is right on your wrist and ready to go.
3. Track your workouts. Let's face it sometimes its hard to get to a gym but in reality when you are picking your kid up and down, running after them, playing hide and seek and squatting down to hide from them..that's exercise. With the apple watch you can count yout steps and your workout so at the end of the day when you inevitably ask yourself "what have I been doing all day?" you can see..exercise! you have been exercising.
4. Telling the time. I know that this seems incredibly obvious but think about it, we use our phone for MANY things so when we pick it up to tell the time we get distracted. There have been times when I turn on my phone and forget to check the time. With your watch you know it's a watch and you glance and you see the time.
5. Keep up with your schedule. I love that it tells me what's next on my agenda. I can add to my calendar on my phone but when I am out and about, I don't have to take my phone out and check what's next. M watch will tell me the appointments I have coming up. It really helps keep me organized.
6. GPS Direction Sync. I can set my destination and listen to my music without Siri interrupting my favorite part. My watch vibrates and lets me know what my next turn is ( I keep it on vibrate but you can also have the watch tell you the directions audibly)
7. Distracts the kids when you forget to bring things. I have been at a doctors appt or restaurant and realize I didn't bring some crayons or a book for the kids. They can change the face on my watch and it keeps them busy for at least an hour. My kid's favorite watch faces are SURPRISE the Disney themed ones. They love Mickey and Minnie who says the time out loud when you tap on them. They also like the toy story face when hey tap they see the different characters doing silly things. This watched has saved me in a pinch.
8. Conveniences when Traveling and shopping. To have your airplane tickets right at your wrist is awesome when you are juggling two kids and their snacks. The convince of being able to also use apple pay when you are in line is great as well. No need to fumble through your belongings and find what you need. It's all right there when you need it.
Parenting is hard so finding a tool that can help make it a little easier is so worth it. If you have been on the fence about buying an apple watch...JUST DO IT! you will love it.