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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,...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 15, 20241 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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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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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...
Jennifer Meyer
Oct 30, 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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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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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...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20234 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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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...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20237 min read
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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...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20234 min read
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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...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 20238 min read
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Traditions
When I think back on my childhood I think in sort of two sections. The first up until adolescence and the second after like the start of...
Jennifer Meyer
Mar 1, 202310 min read
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