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Unlocking the Power of Organization: A Conversation with Lisa Menees

Mar 15
1 min

Unlocking the Power of Organization: A Conversation with Lisa Menees

Welcome back to ConsiderJennifer, where I dive deep into topics that inspire and empower authentic, intentional living. In today's post,...

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Merry Christmas to All: Meaningful Holidays

Jennifer Meyer

Dec 25, 2023
3 min

Mindset

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....

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Wine, Laughter, and Boundaries: A Holiday Survival Guide for Special Needs Parents

Jennifer Meyer

Nov 14, 2023
4 min

Mindset

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Oct 30, 2023
4 min

Parenting/Home

The Secret to a Great IEP Meeting

Last week was my 13th IEP meeting. I remember my first one. It was at a small early intervention pre-school in my school district. I may...

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Beyond Labels: Embracing Authenticity in the Special Needs Community

Jennifer Meyer

Jun 1, 2023
5 min

Special Needs

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...

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The Importance of Self-Care for Special Needs Parents: Lessons Learned from My Beach Trip

Jennifer Meyer

May 8, 2023
5 min

Mindset

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...

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6 Powerful Ways Coaching Empowers Parents of Special Needs Children

Jennifer Meyer

Apr 6, 2023
3 min

Special Needs

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
4 min

Relationships

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.

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
5 min

Parenting/Home

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
6 min

Parenting/Home

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....

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3 Things Autism Taught Me About Scheduling

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
7 min

Mindset

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
6 min

Mindset

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...

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Successful Communication For Back To School

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
6 min

Mindset

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
4 min

Parenting/Home

Special Needs Summer Camps

Oh COVID - I am so glad to see you leaving. Last summer was so hard, particularly for Jack. There was so little to do and he was...

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Your Child's Special Need is Not Your Fault

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
6 min

Mindset

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...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
7 min

Parenting/Home

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...

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Decisions You Must Consider To Help Your Special Needs Kid Create New Skills

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
7 min

Mindset

Decisions You Must Consider To Help Your Special Needs Kid Create New Skills

Your child is NOT broken. And that means your child can learn and grow. It likely doesn't look the same as a typically developing kid but...

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6 On Purpose Mindset Shifts to Consider for Your Special Needs Child

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
4 min

Parenting/Home

6 On Purpose Mindset Shifts to Consider for Your Special Needs Child

Special Needs parents have, I feel, six mindsets that need to consider. Six decisions that they need to make, on purpose, to help them...

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Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
7 min

Health Fitness

Cooking With Gobble

Good food to me is whole food. It if comes from a box, bag, or can I get immediately suspicious. This doesn’t mean that I don’t eat that...

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4 Questions to ask on Parenting with Tech

Jennifer Meyer

Mar 1, 2023
8 min

Parenting/Home

4 Questions to ask on Parenting with Tech

I think one of the hardest things about parenting right now is technology use. When I was a kid my parents were warned about too much...

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