Delegate to Technology
When most parents think about technology, they wince. Battles over access to TV, iPads, phones and video games are endless. So, if technology taketh-away…does it also giveth?
Let’s start using technology to our advantage!
We can use alarms on our phones to set up structure to the daily schedule. If you have a Roomba vacuum, you can program it to vacuum the house while you’re out at work or running errands. I check into doctor’s appointments digitally rather than juggling the kids while trying to fill out paper forms. We can create a shared grocery list to let our spouse (and any kids who are able) add what they need remotely. Even our vet has an app now – we can order our dog’s medications, and the vet will get them ready for pick-up to save time. Instacart or door dash will bring things right to your door – not just groceries.
Make technology work for you so you can do the important things, like reading to your kids or going for a walk.
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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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