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Engagement: The Key to a More Fulfilling Life
Engagement isn’t something that just magically happens. It’s something we create, and here’s the kicker—it’s not only up to your boss or you
Jennifer Meyer
Apr 12 min read
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Embracing Self-Compassion on the Journey to Achieving Your Goals
In this post, we're taking a closer look at our New Year's resolutions and Word of the Year intentions. It's been a quarter, and it's...
Jennifer Meyer
Apr 9, 20241 min read
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When You Can't Optimize, You Can Still Thrive
The last few weeks I've talked about ways I try to optimize my life to help inspire you to do the same. Hopefully you have also heard the...
Jennifer Meyer
Jan 16, 20246 min read
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Merry Christmas to All: Meaningful Holidays
When I was a child Christmas was the same every year. Christmas Eve was spent with my Mom's family. There was a formal meal at the table....
Jennifer Meyer
Dec 25, 20233 min read
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Considered Living: Exciting Changes for the Future of ConsiderJennifer
You know that thing you have thought about doing for years but have always found an excuse to not do but really your just scared to do...
Jennifer Meyer
Dec 1, 20233 min read
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Wine, Laughter, and Boundaries: A Holiday Survival Guide for Special Needs Parents
In a report done by the Harvard Meical School, 62% of respondents said that their stress level was "very or somewhat" elevated during the...
Jennifer Meyer
Nov 14, 20234 min read
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Transitions Suck: Embracing Change Authentically
How are you? Really...how are you? I've needed some time. I haven't been good. And that's ok. We all are sometimes and like I said in my...
Jennifer Meyer
Sep 13, 20234 min read
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Living Out Loud: What Autism Has Taught Me About Courage
I've been trying to write this post for almost a week now. It's been...challenging. This has been a year y'all. Really. A hard year. And...
Jennifer Meyer
Jul 1, 20234 min read
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Beyond Labels: Embracing Authenticity in the Special Needs Community
I have a love-hate relationship with labels. On the one hand we really need them. On the other, they are terribly limiting. After Jack...
Jennifer Meyer
Jun 1, 20235 min read
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The Importance of Self-Care for Special Needs Parents: Lessons Learned from My Beach Trip
I talk about it a lot. Self-care is so important. I think one of the reasons I bring it up so much is that I am not always as good at...
Jennifer Meyer
May 8, 20235 min read
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How to Manage Stress When Raising a Child with Special Needs
It's April. So many things to talk about in April. Autism awareness, OT month, Sibling month...but it's also Stress Awareness Month....
Jennifer Meyer
Apr 10, 20234 min read
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6 Powerful Ways Coaching Empowers Parents of Special Needs Children
13 years ago. That is how long my son Jack has been diagnosed with autism. I remember that day. I remember that appointment. I remember...
Jennifer Meyer
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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Love is in the air
Just because you have a special needs child doesn't mean all the relationships in your house are going to be perfectly peaceful.
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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Tips for when life is NOT optimal
I like making things #optimal. Optimization is powerfully motivating for me. The question is never “Is this working?” The question is...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20235 min read
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3 Tips to Make IEPs More Successful
It is fall and IEP season is upon us. IEPs suck. I hate them, even the word makes me angry, although that's a totally different post....
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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3 Things Autism Taught Me About Scheduling
If you are a #parent you probably have a calendar of events somewhere. If you have a child with #specialneeds you have a bigger one. If...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20237 min read
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Hot Dog Birthday Vacation
Happy Labor Day to everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful holiday and you are feeling ready to start the full school year! Boom!! We...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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Successful Communication For Back To School
The summer is winding down and we have officially gotten back into the actual classroom for school this year. When you have a...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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Your Child's Special Need is Not Your Fault
I remember the articles I started reading about autism after my son was diagnosed. Like many mothers, I needed a reason for the autism so...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20236 min read
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4 Step Process for Purposeful Change
The process for becoming a parent takes 9 months. We wait and have all of these dreams and ideas and thoughts about who your child is...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20237 min read
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