Thursday Thoughts…
Sometimes, happiness just comes naturally. The kids are playing, there is giggling and silliness and a general atmosphere of fun. All is right with the world.
But
There are phases in your child’s development in which it is tough to have a whole good day. That might sound discouraging, but here is a strategy that truly works, shared by Happiness Project.
Just try to find a few good minutes. Those good minutes provide the encouragement you and your child need to keep going.
And those good minutes tend to multiply like rabbits. Happiness feeds happiness.
If you’re having the worst day, and let’s face it, they happen…
You Can:
- Break out the bubbles (not the champagne, blow some bubbles)
- Or play with the hose
- Or go get some ice cream
- Or head to the park
- Or put on a favorite movie
Remember
You’re the leader of this group…lead the horses to happiness!
I’m pretty sure that’s how that saying goes. Wink, wink.
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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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