Sheriff Woody
Gather around, friends. Sheriff Woody is handing out golden nuggets of wisdom.
I know the worry that fills the minds of parents of kids with special needs who are little and adorable. What will happen when he is not cute? Will people be anxious around him? Will people still be kind or will they stare and cross to the other side of the street?
And here’s what I need you to know. We can’t control what anyone else does and your worrying will make tomorrow exactly 0% better for you or your child.
Don’t miss today worrying about tomorrow.
You’ll be stronger then. Your child will be more able to handle the world. The world grows more tolerant and understanding with each passing generation. And, your sweet kiddo is pretty awesome right now.
Today is filled with cuteness and silliness and joy! Don’t miss it for the world!
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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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