Christmas Kindness
We had a cute tradition with some family friends: we’d go to the aquarium around Christmas time and see the exhibits and watch Polar Express on the IMAX.
At this stage of the game, Will was in 7th grade and Mikey (and our friends) were in 5th, 4th and 3rd. All of the kids aside from Mikey had probably outgrown Polar Express as a movie of choice by this point. But, they showed up for him and went to the aquarium and the movie to keep the tradition going.
This act of kindness melts my heart. I know they still liked the aquarium, but they hung out for Polar Express too because it made Mikey happy. It was very thoughtful and understanding.
A perfect example of the true meaning of the season…caring for each other.
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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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