Prioritize Connection
Especially this time of year, connection is what it’s all about. Sure, it’s great if you can find a holiday activity to do as a family, like the annual festivities at the NY Botanical Garden (pictured above). But it is also okay if your space to connect is quieter and less exciting.
Mikey loves some quiet time on the couch with Dad or a quick trip to the store with mom. I can’t even remember where the photo below was taken (possibly at the ice rink when Will had practice), but wherever we are, we look pretty happy about it.
Enjoy your time together this holiday season and remember to prioritize connection amidst the chaos.
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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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