Gratitude
As we look ahead to Thanksgiving next week, my Thursday Thoughts turn to gratitude. On Thanksgiving Day, many families go around the table and say, “I am thankful for…” What a beautiful tradition!
Why don’t we do it all the time? Could it be part of your tuck-in routine? If your kids are verbal, could they share one thing that made them happy that day? Possibly, you can frame it for them. For example, “I feel thankful that…” or “I am grateful for…”
If your child is not verbal, can you share your gratitude with them. Wouldn’t it feel nice to end your day with Mom or Dad telling you how grateful they are for you? Even if they don’t understand every word, they’ll get the feeling of love you are sending them. They will know they are cherished. What a beautiful gift to give them!
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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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