Do Less, More
Here is my post on Holiday plans from last year. I’d love for you to read it.
If you tried this strategy last year, think through how it went. Was it still too crazy? If so, pick a couple of other events to cross off the list or plan ways to let the family members who love those events attend while someone stays home with your special needs child (either a family member or a babysitter).
Be bold! You may end up enjoying the few things you do much more if you don’t feel overwhelmed during the holidays.
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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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