A Nice Fire
A fire in the fireplace was a staple of my childhood. It makes a home feel both festive and cozy at the same time.
The little things we do to calm our souls and lighten our hearts can make all the difference in elevating our daily life.
Although a fire creates a soothing environment, I can’t make one every day.
One thing I do every day is to take one minute to look up at the sky. Day or night, I find the literal act of looking up makes me feel like things in life are looking up as well.
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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