Ice Pops
Or, as Will used to call them when he was a baby, “i-pops.” Does anything symbolize the summer more than ice pops?
When Mikey saw the ice pops in the freezer, he was the happiest! For the parents of sensory kiddos out there, ice pops are excellent sensory input. You can make your own by blending fruits and freezing them if you’re concerned about health. The ones we got were made with fruit juice. At the time, I thought that made them healthier, but now I know that it’s essentially the same as just giving them sugar with a vitamin or two. Oh well, live and learn.
Share This Post
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* 
Let's Connect
Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates