Lifelong Exercise Habit
Flashing Forward to Mikey’s life now, I wanted you to know that sowing the seeds of exercise has been really helpful. Yes, Mikey still struggles with his weight, but his love of walking has been beneficial from a health perspective: helping his mood, sleep and mental health as well as his cardiovascular fitness.
Any exercise that your kids can do for their lifetime is a winner!
- Walking
- Running
- Trampoline jumping
- Weights (either machines or free weights)
- Recumbent bike
- Yoga
- Swimming
- Rowing machine
- Exercise videos (there are some fun ones for kids too)
- Tennis
- Golf
If your child is able and willing to do any of these exercises, go for it! You’re building the foundation of healthy skills and habits and your child will reap the benefits!
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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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