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When Motherhood Looks Different

Our mission is to provide community, well-being tools, and support for moms raising neurodivergent kids, and moms who are neurodivergent themselves.

Through well-being / mindfulness coaching, events, services and products, and support via the blog & social media, our heart-centered aim is to close the gap of isolation for moms like us on this journey. 

Don’t miss our Moms & Kids Like Us Meet Up, August 23, 2-5pm (We Rock the Spectrum, Forest Hill), celebrating 2 years of When Motherhood Looks Different and Nai’s Birthday!

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“When we become more aware, as Mamas, of our triggers, it can help us support our kids through their own day to day challenges.”

—Emelda De Coteau, Certified Mindfulness Coach & founder, When Motherhood Looks Different, LLC

Our Core Values

These core values inform our mission and commitment to community building across differences.


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Neurodiversity Affirming

We celebrate and honor the unique ways neurodivergent brains work, and see this as an invitation for deeper community and understanding.

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Progressive Christian Faith

Our spiritual practice of progressive Christianity which uplifts values of empathy, compassion, love and community guides this work; for us, God is love, and we extend this to everyone.

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Well-Being

We root ourselves in consistent well-being and mindfulness practices which support our collective growth, learning, and commitment to facilitating positive change within our communities.

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Intersectional Advocacy

We stand alongside and advocate for ALL neurodivergent children and families, and are acutely aware of how factors such as race / ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic status impact access to services and support.

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Inclusion

We believe every voice, perspective and way of being / thinking matters. Our practice of inclusion centers conscious listening and heart-centered curiosity.

Motherhood is a diverse and inclusive community that extends beyond physical proximity. It encompasses emotional bonds and shared accountability for the well-being of our children and fellow mamas.

Chel and Ardy
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