Facing Challenges
Every year around this time, the US Open is played in New York. So, fittingly, our Wednesday Wisdom comes from tennis great, Arthur Ashe. A tennis legend for breaking the color barrier, Arthur Ashe also gained fame for his strong stand against Apartheid in South Africa and for founding the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health. This organization was dedicated to addressing inadequate health care in urban minority populations. He was surely a wise man who made a difference in the world around him.
So, when it comes to facing challenges, we can take his advice to heart.
In parenting, as in athletics and life, outcomes cannot be guaranteed. You can only start where you are. Try to address the challenges your family is facing with the tools you have at your disposal. Just show up for your kids every day and do what you can. You can’t do it ALL, but you can do your best to make progress.
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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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