Take A Beat
This time of year, in particular, things move fast. Back to School is a chaotic time, made worse by everyone’s anxiety about the upcoming year. My Saturday Suggestion is to take a beat. When your child is pushing every button you’ve got, and you’re about to come unglued. Take a moment.
Use that moment to make a calmer decision about how you will respond. Your response can fuel the fire of their anxiety or you can choose to be the one to take the high road. Be the calming influence at this stressful time of year.
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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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