September Beach Day
There’s a famous quote attributed to Yogi Bera about a very popular New York City hotspot. Legend has it, he said, “Nobody goes there anymore. It’s too crowded.”
This could be considered our family mantra. We could get it embroidered on a pillow.
In the NorthEast, the beach in August is pretty chaotic. It is crowded, busy, loud. There are different genres of music blaring from all directions, kids screaming with joy, babies crying and generally a great deal of sensory input.
Do we go to the beach in August? Sure. We just keep the trips short and we try to go early in the morning when it is not too crowded.
But the September beach day is really our jam. It’s much quieter. There is more room to move around, and Michael is much happier without people fully surrounding him. Truthfully, I’m with Mikey. I also like a little space to breathe.
One Thought:
Just check to make sure there are still lifeguards on duty, especially if your little one is super adventurous.
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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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