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Repeat Performance

stylized photo of Mikey and Will and his pal sitting outstide ready for the movie with the title Ant-Man

Our family outdoor movie night went so well, we let Will invite a friend. We watched Ant Man, a very family friendly superhero flick.

journal entry. “A came over and we had an outdoor movie night. We watched Ant Man. photo of the DVD cover, mikey eating popcorn and Will and his friend A ready for the movie (A’s face obscured with an Ant-Man mask).

Once you have an activity that works for your family, there’s no need to keep reinventing the wheel. The repeat performances are the key to making the kids happy without making too much work for the parents. Use ‘em if you’ve got ‘em.

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Erica Mauro

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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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