Run, Spin and Dance
The other day, I was looking at social media and an account I follow posted something to the effect of, “The Best Exercise for Longevity and Mental Health.” So, of course, I clicked the link. The attached article basically said, “Whatever you will show up to do consistently.”
Well, duh…but on second thought, when your child depends on physical activity to get a good night’s sleep, this advice is profound. It is why there was never a ‘no running’ rule in my house, but rather a ‘take your socks off so you don’t slip’ rule.
Whatever way they like to move, let them move!
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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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