Star Wars Day
May 4th is Star Wars Day because, are you ready for it? “May the 4th be with you!” That just never gets old.
You know I love a good theme day and this one was a lot of fun. We did temporary tattoos, got a big balloon and party blowers. We even baked cookies from the Star Wars Cookbook.
They were called Wookie cookies, but they were just a delicious twist on chocolate chip cookies. This is still our go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe!
I think there is value in appreciating the things your kids are passionate about. I think they feel loved and supported when their grown-ups show interest in the stuff they love. Maybe more importantly, when we listen to them about the little things, they learn to feel safe to tell us about the bigger things.
In all your parenting, Star Wars Day or not, may the Force be with you!
Share This Post
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* 
Let's Connect
Subscribe to our newsletter for more updates