Who Are Our Host Moms?
Scroll down to see the Host Moms participating in this quarter’s Open House! Remember, you get to choose TWO Host Moms to be your “Tour Guides” during Open House! Once Open House starts, you’ll be able to scroll down and choose your host moms here on this page!
August 2026 Host Moms
Day 2 Host Moms
You’ll choose one of the following Host Moms for Day 2 of Open House (August 13th). Don’t worry - you truly cannot go wrong with any of them, they’re wonderful!
(Scroll down for the Day 3 Host Moms!)
Amy G.
Age of ND Child: 22(M),19(F),15(F)
Diagnoses: ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, Self Harm
Other: Lives in New Zealand, 5 Kids in Blended Family
*Megan’s Note: Amy is one of those moms who can find the humor even in the hard stuff, which is such a gift! She has an amazing ability to get right to the core of an issue and offer thoughtful perspective without judgment. She brings a really broad range of wisdom to the table. And as one of our moms from outside the US, she brings an international perspective too!
Annise
Age of ND Children: 8(M) & 16(M Diagnoses: ASD, PDA, Anxiety, SPD, Possible PANS, LD Other: Foster/Adoption, BIPOC (Indigenous), Multiple Schooling types
*Megan’s Note: Annise is a wonderfully warm, kind, considerate person. She will take you under her wing to validate all that you’re going through - she is genuinely such a supportive mom! She’s had experience in the foster/adoption world, as well as homeschooling one child while sending the other to school.
Cecile
Age of ND Child: 10(M) & 6(M)
Diagnoses: ADHD, ASD Level 1, GAD, SPD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, poss. ARFID
Other: PT who became SAHM. Bilingual. 1st Gen. born in U.S.
*Megan’s Note: Cecile is such a down-to-earth, relatable mom who you’ll feel like you could easily sit down and have a chat! She’s brings a really thoughtful perspective to her experiences as a mom. She’s warm, practical, and always up for a good coffee!
Meghan
Age of ND Child: 8(F) & 5(F)
Diagnoses: ADHD, ASD, OCD, possible Dyslexia Other: ND Partner (ASD & ADHD), Lives in Multigenerational Home
*Megan’s Note: Meghan is an OG Mothers Together member and a great friend. You’ll feel like you’ve known her forever! Moreso, she’s an excellent resource. She’s the queen of research and has SO many resources, strategies, and tips she’s tried in her home. Along with her ND kids, she and her husband are also (late-diagnosed) ND.
Day 3 Host Moms
Now, you’ll choose one of the following Host Moms for Day 3 of Open House (August 14th). Don’t worry - you truly cannot go wrong with any of them, they’re wonderful!
Dache
Age of ND Child: 8(M) & 6(M) Diagnoses: ASD, Epilepsy, 2E, Anxiety, ARFID Other: Dache has ASD, homeschools, & runs full-time home daycare
*Megan’s Note: You may already have “met” Dache. She greeted you “at the door” as you joined us at Open House! What you see in her welcome greeting is exactly how she really is - kind-hearted, caring, genuine, and charming. She’s a rising leader in the community and if your life looks like hers, she’s a great choice for you!
Emily
Age of ND Child: 6(M)
Diagnoses: AuDHD & Gifted Other: Late-diagnosed ADHD (mom), Sibling Dynamics, Constant Co-Regulation, Nervous System Dys., Homeschooling
*Megan’s Note: Emily is incredibly thoughtful and well-spoken, with a real gift for taking concepts and making them actually work in real life. She stepped away from her career to support her kids and brings so much insight to those conversations. She talks openly about co-regulation—both as a powerful tool and as something that can be really taxing on the parent doing the regulating.
Brittney
Age of ND Child: 22(M), 19(M), 18(M), 12(F)
Diagnoses: ADHD, ASD, ID, ARFID, Anxiety, OCD, Sleep Disorder, Non-Speaking, Self Harm, Extreme Caregiving and Supervision Other: Medications, Life Balance with extreme caregiving, aggression, GI, grief, anxiety, Transitioning to Adulthood, Middle School/Puberty for ND Girls
*Megan’s Note: Brittney’s been through it all, and if you have young adult ND kids - or those with severe challenges - Brittney is a wonderful resource. She’s also so kind and reassuring, and talks a lot about the grief process she’s gone through!
Amy S.
Age of ND Child: 17 Diagnoses: AuDHD, PDA, 2E, anxiety, depression, SPD Other: Works out-of-home full-time while homeschooling; low demand parenting/burnout recovery, gender non-conforming high schooler
*Megan’s Note: Amy is such a caring, down-to-earth mom. She’s an open book and is so validating with others! She’s been navigating homeschooling a teenager while also working full-time outside the home! When you talk to her, it feels like you’ve known her forever, and you’ll feel very comfortable opening up to her! She’s a wonderful person!
Katie
Age of ND Child: 15(F), 13(M), 11(M), 7(M), 5(M) & 5(M) Diagnoses: ASD, ADHD, PDA, ODD, Conduct Disorder, LD, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia Other: Homeschooler for 15 Years, 504/IEP/Challenging the School District, Medication Management, ND Partner
*Megan’s Note: If you have a large family, multiple ND kids, a wide range of ages, and/or you homeschool, Katie is your girl. She’s 15 years into it, and is happy to share everything her family has been through, along with what’s worked (and not worked) along the way. She’s also extremely validating, kind, friendly, and so caring!
Future Host Moms
These Host Moms are not available for this upcoming Open House we’re sharing their bios so you can get a feel for the many different experiences, perspectives, and journeys represented in Mothers Together.
Gabriele
Age of ND Children: 3, 4, 5 Diagnoses: ASD x3 Other: Autistic Mom with CPTSD & Childhood Trauma
Gena
Age of ND Child: 9 Diagnoses: ADHD Other: Lives in Canada, Blended Family with Teenagers, Small Business Owner, Wife of First Responder
Megan
Age of ND Children: 9(F) & 5(M) Diagnoses: ADHD, ASD, Tourette’s Other:, Advocacy, & Fighting for Diagnoses, Lack of school support, SAHM, Military Family
Sarah
Age of ND Child: 13(M) & 10(M) Diagnoses: ADHD, Anxiety, Gifted Learner (2E) Other: Left fulfilling career to become an “Accidental Homeschooler”
Dorothy
Age of ND Child: 18(M) Diagnoses: ASD, Tourette's, DMDD, ID (IQ <65), Hearing & Vision Impa., Severe Aggression, Tics, Med. Failures Other: PTSD (Mom), Advocacy
Lauren
Age of ND Child: 12(F) & 7(F) Diagnoses: 2E (Gifted), Dyslexia, EF, ADP, ADD, Anxiety, Apraxia, ASD Other: Formerly worked in Healthcare & Education, Husband Travels Often
Jocelyn
Age of ND Child: 6(F) Diagnoses: ASD with speech & emotional reg. challenges, has IEP Other: Mom likely ASD & works from home, Partner OCD
Kim
Age of ND Child: 9(M) & 9(F) Diagnoses: ADHD, ASD, OCD, Issues w/heart, bladder, spinal cord Other: Teacher of 20 years, Mom has OCD w/Emetophobia,Partner ADHD
*Megan’s Note: Kim is so lovely and easy to talk to - I can tell you from personal experience! As a mom with OCD, raising neurodivergent twins is no joke - not to mention when there are additional health conditions. You’ll feel so seen and validated after talking with Kim!
Age of ND Child: 6(F) Diagnoses: ASD, provisional ADHD Other: Communication Delay (Gestalts and Analytical), IEP at Public Preschool
*Megan’s Note: With her daughter now in kindergarten, Crissy has navigated getting an IEP and 1-1 support with the help of an advocate. Not only is Crissy super helpful, she’s so down-to-earth, kind, and truly cares about every mom she talks to! I love how she trusts her gut and fiercely advocates for her child.
Carrie
Age of ND Child: 14(M), 12(F), 9(F), 8(M) Diagnoses: ASD, Anxiety, DLD chromosome 15 micro-deletion Other: Lives in Norway (bilingual/ bicultural home)
*Megan’s Note: Carrie is the kind of friend who takes one for the team to better support you. She’s up for anything and became a leader in the Mothers Together community quickly! It’s easy to see why! You can talk to her about anything. She’s American and lives in Norway.
Amy B.
Age of ND Child: 13(F),10(M),8(M) Diagnoses: Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, AuDHD, PDA, DMDD Other: Foster/Adoption Family, Elem. Educator/Principal For 18 Years.
*Megan’s Note: Amy is so caring and friendly, and a real gem of a human! She’s also a wealth of information, with school leadership experience and foster/adoption knowledge. Those preteen years are so tough - if you’ve got things in common with Amy, you won’t regret choosing her as a Host Mom!
Stephanie
Age of ND Child: 17(F) Diagnoses: Gifted, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, Undiagnosed ASD/PDA Other: Divorced, Single Mom, Works Full-Time With No Support
*Megan’s Note: Steph is one of the OG’s of Mothers Together - and she’s been with me every step of the way since! She’s the kind of friend you can count on for anything - she’s loyal, kind, and open-minded. You want to talk teenage girl, divorce, and/or lack of family support? She’s your girl.
Deana (D)
Age of ND Children: 15(F) & 8(M) Diagnoses: ASD, PDA, ADHD, LD Other: Caretaker of Terminally Ill Close Relatives, Former Homeschooler, Grief.
*Megan’s Note: D brings so much fun and energy wherever she goes and really is the life of the party, but also someone who is incredibly real about the challenges she’s faced. She takes things in stride, keeps moving forward, and brings such an honest, supportive energy to the community. Connecting with D feels like gaining a mom who’s truly in your corner.
Jacquie C.
Age of ND Child: 8(F) & 6(M) Diagnoses: ASD, PDA, 2E, ADHD Other: Neuropsychologist. Both her & her husband are late-diagnosed ND (2E).
*Megan’s Note: Jacquie is so incredibly friendly and warm - you’ll be well-taken care of. She’s outgoing and super approachable. If you’re also 2E (late diagnosed or otherwise), you’ll want to connect with Jacquie!
Jackie K.
Age of ND Child: 21(F) Diagnoses: Severe SPD, Language Processing, Migraines, Cystic Fibrosis of the Gut, Anxi., Sleep Apnea, Sinus Other: Adoption, Lives in Canada
Megan’s Note: Jackie has been a leader in this community for a long time and is such a steady, caring presence. She’s incredibly kind, down to earth, and always makes sure people feel heard and supported. Jackie naturally creates spaces where moms feel heard, cared for, and welcomed.
Crissy
Maggie
Age of ND Child:7(F), 5(M), 3(F) Diagnoses: ASD x3, ADHD, Apraxia, AAC User (5 Yr. Old) Other: Stay-At-Home Mom of 3 (Former Teacher), Undiagnosed Spouse
*Megan’s Note: Maggie is one of the OGs in this community and has always been so open and real about the ups and downs of daily life. She’s constantly on the go, super down to earth, and makes it easy to feel like you’re talking to a friend. If speech challenges are part of your journey, you’ll definitely want to connect with Maggie.
Kara
Age of ND Child: 13(M) Diagnoses: ASD, Anxiety, ADHD Other: ADHD Mom, ND Partner, Experience W/ In-Patient Hospital Stays, Emergency Calls, Meds Journey
*Megan’s Note: Kara is a working mom who truly juggles it all and brings so much perspective on how that works in day to day life. She has a great sense of humor and is refreshingly honest about how laughter helps carry her through the hard days. If you’re looking for a mom who gets it and doesn’t take herself too seriously, Kara is your person!