<p>In this episode, Dr. Megan and Joe catch up on some MAJOR life events for Joe and discuss what articles to read for October. </p><p><br></p><p>Check out this <a href="https://app.box.com/s/uw6bj8437qq7vqj6yhwe3w02bxcx62qy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">FOLDER</a> to access the articles mentioned and join us for our recording on October 10th at 12pm Est! </p><p>*Don&#39;t have a link to join us? Email [email protected] to receive it! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>AI SUMMARY FROM FATHOM:</strong></p><p><br><strong>Meeting Purpose</strong></p><p>Catch up on personal updates and plan for upcoming Do Better podcast episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Joe has a newborn son and started a new job as a BCBA consultant in public schools</li><li>Next podcast (Oct 10) will discuss &quot;expertise&quot; in ABA, with pre-selected articles for listeners</li><li>Do Better Collective celebrating 5th birthday in November; planning Rejected Conference and retreat</li><li>Megan has extensive travel/speaking schedule through end of 2025</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Personal Updates - Joe</strong></p><ul><li>New son born August 6th (premature, brief NICU stay)</li><li>Started new job as BCBA consultant in public schools</li><li>Enjoying balancing new baby and job, appreciating school schedule</li><li>Learning to adapt consulting style to different school cultures</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Do Better Collective Updates</strong></p><ul><li>5th birthday celebration on November 15th, 2025</li><li>Planning second Rejected Conference (speakers confirmed)</li><li>February 2026 retreat being organized</li><li>Megan&#39;s upcoming travel/speaking:</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>October Podcast Plans</strong></p><ul><li>Topic: Defining &quot;expertise&quot; in ABA</li><li>Pre-selected articles for discussion:</li><li>Considering opening discussion to public participants</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>BACB ACE Instructor Requirements Discussion</strong></p><ul><li>New rules effective July 2026:</li><li>Concerns about potential limitations on CE opportunities</li><li>Lack of clear rationale or research basis for new requirements</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Parenting Observations</strong></p><ul><li>Joe enjoying newborn phase, noticing rapid changes in older children</li><li>Discussion on children adopting new slang/trends (e.g. &quot;six seven&quot; meme)</li><li>Importance of maternity/paternity leave</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><p><br></p></ul>