Join one of our upcoming EVENTS
Community Hour: Monochromatic Mommies Open House
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Community Hour is where the MM village gathers — creating space for mothers, families, advocates, and supporters to come together authentically.
Whether you're looking for support, hoping to learn more about Monochromatic Mommies, interested in collaborating, or simply wanting to be in community with others who understand the journey, you are welcome here.
Together, we are planting seeds of hope through shared experiences, meaningful conversation, and collective support.
Pour Into Mamas - Batesburg, SC
Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Batesburg-Leesville Leisure Center | 11:00AM - 1:30PM EST
Encouragement, Connection & Community for Autism and Special Needs Moms in Lexington County and Surrounding Areas
Join Monochromatic Mommies for a day created exclusively for autism and special needs moms.
Pour Into Mamas is a space where mothers can step away from the demands of caregiving, connect with others who understand the journey, and be reminded that they are not alone. Through honest conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful connections, we create opportunities for moms to feel seen, supported, and encouraged.
During this gathering, mothers will hear from fellow moms as they share their personal experiences navigating motherhood, advocacy, and self-care. Guests will also enjoy refreshments, fellowship, bingo games with prizes, and time to connect with other women in the community.
Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis or have been on this journey for years, there is a seat for you at the table.
*Please Note: To help create an intimate and meaningful experience, attendance is limited to the first 25 mamas who register. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours of registration to secure your spot.
If registration reaches capacity, don't worry—we'll maintain a waitlist and reach out if a space becomes available.
If you would like to donate funds or sponsor a mom for this event, please check out our campaign below!
Moments for Mamas: Healthy Living & Wellness Edition w/ Kristina Robinson
Sunday, July 26, 2026 | 5:00PM EST / 3:00PM MST | Virtual Event
Nourishing the Caregiver from the Inside Out
This month, Monochromatic Mommies is honored to welcome Kristina Robinson, Certified Nutrition Coach and founder of Nina's Healthy Living & Wellness, as our featured guest for Moments for Mamas.
As caregivers, it's easy to prioritize everyone else's needs while placing our own health on the back burner. During this special gathering, Kristina will share practical, faith-centered strategies to help mothers nourish their bodies with confidence, simplicity, and purpose.
As a work-from- home mom, autoimmune health advocate, and Certified Nutrition Coach, Kristina specializes in anti-inflammatory nutrition, whole-food meal planning, clean eating for children with food sensitivities, and realistic wellness practices designed for busy families. Her passion is helping mothers and families heal and thrive by equipping them with practical tools that honor both their health and their faith.
While our community exists to pour into the emotional and mental wellbeing of caregivers, Nina's Healthy Living & Wellness provides practical guidance that supports physical wellness through food and sustainable lifestyle habits. Together, we're creating a more holistic approach to caregiver wellness—caring for the mind, body, and spirit.
Whether you're navigating restrictive diets, looking for healthier family meal ideas, or simply seeking encouragement to care for yourself again, this conversation is for you.
Join us for an evening of meaningful connection, practical encouragement, and reminders that caring for yourself is not selfish—it's essential.
Community Conversations: Finding Strength Through Advocacy, Purpose & Motherhood with Tyler Jenkins
Finding Strength Through Advocacy, Purpose & Motherhood
Thursday, July 16, 2026 | 7:00 PM EST / 5:00 PM MST | Facebook Live
Join Monochromatic Mommies for a meaningful edition of Community Conversations featuring special guest Tyler Jenkins, founder of Spectrum of Change.
“I advocate for children with autism and disabilities while empowering mothers with the support, community, and resources they need. I believe that when we empower the mother, we strengthen the home, and when we strengthen the home, we create lasting change for every child.”
-Tyler Jenkins, Founder
Together, we'll explore the journey of raising a child with autism, advocating for our children while rediscovering ourselves, and why empowering mothers is essential to building stronger families.
With a background in psychology and lived experience as the mother of a child with autism, Tyler combines advocacy, faith, and purpose to support families navigating the autism journey. As the founder of Spectrum of Change and The Dressing Room, she is passionate about helping mothers recognize that pursuing their own calling isn't selfish—it's one of the greatest gifts they can give themselves and their families. Through her work, Tyler is creating spaces where families feel seen, encouraged, and equipped to thrive.
This conversation will create space for:
Honest dialogue about motherhood and the autism journey
Advocacy within healthcare, education, and everyday life
Rediscovering purpose while caring for your family
Building confidence, community, and meaningful connections
Practical encouragement for mothers and caregivers
Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, advocating for your child, balancing motherhood with your own dreams, or simply looking for a community that understands, this conversation is for you.
Register below to receive your event reminder!
Moments for Mama: Women’s Wellness Edition w/ Michal Renee
Monochromatic Mommies is honored to welcome Michal Renee as a featured guest for our upcoming Moments for Mamas gathering.
Michal is a Georgia State Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and the Founder and Executive Director of Her Promise Circle Foundation. With more than a decade of experience in healthcare, critical care, and wellness education, she has dedicated her work to helping women prioritize their mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being before burnout and crisis occur.
After personally overcoming severe anxiety and panic attacks, Michal became passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental health and creating spaces where women can find support, healing, education, and community. Through Her Promise Circle Foundation, she leads wellness initiatives that provide preventative resources, faith-centered encouragement, and practical tools that empower women to care for themselves holistically.
Michal is also the host of The Her Promise Circle Podcast, a globally recognized podcast that fosters meaningful conversations around faith, healing, prevention, and whole-woman wellness.
During this special Moments for Mamas session, Michal will share encouragement, practical wellness insights, and strategies to help mothers prioritize their own well-being while navigating the demands of everyday life.
Join us as we learn, connect, and create space for the women who spend so much of their lives caring for others.
The virtual meeting link will be provided upon completion of registration.
Pour Into Mamas - Upstate South Carolina
Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Exchange Coffee Co. | 4PM -6PM EST
Coffee, Connection & Community for Autism and Special Needs Moms in Greenville, SC and surrounding areas!
Monochromatic Mommies invites autism and special needs mothers throughout the Upstate South Carolina area to join us at Exchange Coffee Co. for a special afternoon designed just for you!
Being a caregiver often means pouring into everyone else first. Pour Into Mamas creates space for mothers to pause, connect, and be cared for alongside women who truly understand the unique joys and challenges of raising children with special needs.
Guests will enjoy complimentary coffee and pastries while building authentic connections with other moms in the community.
We are grateful to our event sponsor, EEG to GO, for partnering with us to support local families. As caregivers, we often spend so much time advocating for our loved ones that we forget to care for ourselves.
During this event, EEG to GO will present on caregiver brain health, exploring how chronic stress, mental fatigue, sleep challenges, and the mental load of caregiving can impact overall well-being. Attendees will gain valuable insight into supporting their own neurological and emotional health while continuing to care for those they love. EEG to GO will also share information about their commitment to providing accessible, patient-centered EEG testing in a comfortable and convenient setting.
Following the presentation, moms will have the opportunity to mingle, relax, share experiences, and enjoy an afternoon centered around support, encouragement, and community.
*Please Note: To help create an intimate and meaningful experience, attendance is limited to the first 20 mamas who register. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours of registration to secure your spot.
If registration reaches capacity, don't worry—we'll maintain a waitlist and reach out if a space becomes available.
Caregiver Brain Health: Supporting the Minds Behind the Care
Caring for ourselves isn't a luxury—it's a necessity.
As mothers and caregivers of children with autism and special needs, we spend so much of our time focused on our children that we rarely stop to think about ourselves.
We become advocates, researchers, schedulers, therapists, and caregivers. We attend appointments, coordinate services, manage therapies, navigate school systems, and search tirelessly for answers. While supporting our children, many of us are also carrying the weight of stress, exhaustion, anxiety, and uncertainty.
But who is supporting the caregiver?
Join Monochromatic Mommies and EEG to GO for an important conversation about caregiver brain health, stress, resilience, and wellness. This webinar is designed to help caregivers better understand how chronic stress impacts the brain and why caring for ourselves is not a luxury—it's a necessity.
During this session, we'll explore:
• The impact of long-term caregiving stress on brain health
• Why caregiver wellness matters for the entire family
• The connection between stress, sleep, emotional regulation, and resilience
• Emerging tools and resources that may help families better understand brain health
• Practical strategies for supporting your own well-being while caring for your child
Our guest speaker, Burt Reynolds from EEG to GO, has spent years helping families gain a deeper understanding of brain health and the role technology can play in identifying challenges and supporting wellness. Most importantly, he understands that behind every child is a caregiver doing their very best.
This webinar is more than an educational presentation—it is an opportunity to connect with other caregivers who understand the unique journey of raising children with autism and special needs.
Our hope is that you leave feeling informed, encouraged, supported, and reminded that your health matters, too. Because when we care for the caregiver, we strengthen the entire family.
Registration is required. The virtual meeting link will be provided upon completion of registration.
Community Hour: Monochromatic Mommies Open House
Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Community Hour is where the MM village gathers — creating space for mothers, families, advocates, and supporters to come together authentically.
Whether you're looking for support, hoping to learn more about Monochromatic Mommies, interested in collaborating, or simply wanting to be in community with others who understand the journey, you are welcome here.
Together, we are planting seeds of hope through shared experiences, meaningful conversation, and collective support.
Community Conversations: Understanding Behavior, Building Connection, and Growing Through Transition
Understanding Behavior, Building Connection, and Growing Through Transition.
Thursday, June 18, 2026, 7PM EST | Event Reminder will be sent to your registered email.
Join Monochromatic Mommies for a meaningful edition of Community Conversations featuring special guest Ar’Tika Shannon, M.Ed. in Applied Behavior Analysis of Giggles and Goals Behavior Consulting.
Together, we’ll explore the realities of motherhood, wellness, behavioral support, advocacy, and navigating transitional seasons with our children — from early childhood through young adulthood.
With over 20 years of experience, Ar’Tika Shannon brings both professional expertise and compassionate insight to families, educators, and communities. Her work focuses on helping caregivers better understand behavior, create functional support systems, and build stronger connections both at home and beyond.
This conversation will create space for:
• Honest dialogue around motherhood and caregiving
• Understanding the “why” behind behaviors
• Wellness through connection and community support
• Navigating transitions from childhood into adulthood
• Practical encouragement for parents and caregivers
Whether you are parenting through diagnosis, transition, burnout, uncertainty, or simply looking for community, this conversation is for you.
Register below to receive your event reminder!
5 Ways to Overcome Anxiety w/ Candice Moffatt of New Vision Therapy & Wellness
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 7:00PM EST | Virtual Event
Monochromatic Mommies is excited to share an upcoming wellness event hosted by our community partners at New Vision Therapy & Wellness.
Join presenter Candice Moffatt, also known on her social media channels as “Candice Counsels”, as she shares five practical strategies to help manage anxiety, find greater peace, and navigate everyday stress with confidence.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or simply looking for tools to support your mental well-being, this session offers valuable insight and encouragement!
The zoom link for this event will be sent by New Vision Therapy and Wellness.
Moments for Mama: Mental Health Edition
Join Monochromatic Mommies for a special virtual edition of Moments for Mamas featuring special guest Candice Moffatt of New Vision Therapy & Wellness.
Candice Moffatt, also known as Candice Counsels, is a Minister, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Brain Health Coach, author, and founder of Be You Be Beautiful.
Through her work, she beautifully intertwines mental health, faith, and wellness while encouraging others to confidently and authentically be themselves.
This private and supportive space was created for mamas to openly ask questions, share experiences, and engage in meaningful conversation surrounding motherhood, mental health, emotional wellness, and healing. Candice’s heart for encouragement and helping others find light in difficult seasons will make this an impactful and uplifting conversation for our mama community.
✨ Together, we pour back into the women who pour into everyone else.
The virtual meeting link will be emailed upon completion of registration.
Pour Into Mamas: Clovis, New Mexico
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM MST
This event is FREE for autism and special needs mamas in the Clovis, NM and surrounding areas.
Pour Into Mamas is more than a coffee gathering — it’s a space for connection, conversation, and community among mothers who understand the unique journey of raising children with special needs.
Join us at The Java Loft for a relaxed and welcoming midday meet up where mamas can mingle, share experiences, and help shape what meaningful support looks like within our community.
This gathering will bring together mamas, community organizations, therapists, ABA providers, early intervention programs, educators, and other local advocates who are passionate about supporting children and the families who care for them.
Through coffee and conversation, we want to create space not only for mothers to connect, share experiences, and feel encouraged, but also for meaningful partnerships to begin forming within our community. Together, we can explore how Monochromatic Mommies can continue creating intentional events, supportive spaces, valuable resources, and collaborative opportunities that truly meet the needs of local families.
Whether you’re a mama seeking connection, a provider looking to better serve families, or an organization interested in building stronger community relationships, we would love to welcome you into the conversation.
Because supporting special needs families takes community — and no mama should have to navigate the journey alone. 💗
Pour Into Mamas: Lancaster, South Carolina
*As of May 14, 2026, this event has officially reached capacity. You are still more than welcome to join our waitlist in the event that a registered mama is unable to attend*
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM EST
This event is FREE for autism and special needs mamas in the Lancaster, SC and surrounding areas.
Join us for a morning designed with mamas in mind! 💕
Pour Into Mamas is a cozy coffee hour designed to help mothers pause, breathe, connect, and be poured back into through meaningful conversation and community. This Lancaster gathering is proudly presented in partnership with Giggles & Goals Behavioral Consulting, who share our heart for supporting families and creating spaces where mamas feel seen, valued, and encouraged!
We’re also excited to welcome Petal & Pour, serving up beautiful blooms and handcrafted drinks to make the morning even sweeter. Each mama will be able to choose from a delicious Latte, Matcha, or Lemonade while enjoying time together in community.
Throughout the morning, we’ll gather over coffee, conversation, and connection — with thoughtful touches, opportunities to fellowship, and a warm atmosphere where you can simply come as you are.
***Please note that seating is limited. If you register and are unable to attend, please let us know so that we can offer your seat to another mama who would love to attend.
If you would like to sponsor a mama for this event, please check out our fundraising link below:
Hands That Speak: Simple ASL for Everyday Communication at Home
Thursday, May 21, 2026 7:00pm - 8pm EST
Meeting link will be sent upon completion of registration
Some of the most powerful conversations don't need words — they need hands.
Hands That Speak is a gentle, supportive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) designed for real life at home and with your family.
During this virtual session, we focus on simple, meaningful ways to begin incorporating ASL into your daily routines. Whether you're looking to support your child's communication, reduce frustration, or simply discover a new way to connect — this space is for you.
During these sessions, we explore:
• The ASL alphabet (ABCs)
• How to spell names and familiar words
• Simple, everyday signs you can begin using right away
• Practical ways to incorporate ASL into your home environment
No prior experience needed. This is a relaxed, judgment-free space created with families in mind.
Our instructor is a passionate community member who completed formal ASL coursework and is volunteering her time to share what she's learned in a way that feels approachable and useful for everyday life.
Come as you are. Bring a notebook if you'd like. And get ready to learn simple tools that can create meaningful connection.
Please note: This class is intended for basic, everyday communication and is not a formal ASL certification course.
Complete the registration below to join our virtual session!
Monochromatic Mommies: Community Hour
A monthly virtual gathering to connect, learn, share resources, and build meaningful community for special needs families and those who support them.
Community Hour is Monochromatic Mommies' open virtual space — a place where anyone who cares about special needs families is welcome to pull up a chair.
Whether you're a mama looking for support, a community member who wants to learn more about our work, or a potential partner exploring how we might collaborate, this is where we begin.
Each month, we open our doors to share who we are, what we do, and how together we can pour into the families who need it most.
Hands That Speak: Simple ASL for Everyday Communication at Home
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 7:00pm - 8pm EST
Meeting link will be sent to registered email on April 28th!
Some of the most powerful conversations don't need words — they need hands.
Hands That Speak is a gentle, supportive introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) designed for real life at home and with your family.
During this virtual session, we focus on simple, meaningful ways to begin incorporating ASL into your daily routines. Whether you're looking to support your child's communication, reduce frustration, or simply discover a new way to connect — this space is for you.
During these sessions, we explore:
• The ASL alphabet (ABCs)
• How to spell names and familiar words
• Simple, everyday signs you can begin using right away
• Practical ways to incorporate ASL into your home environment
No prior experience needed. This is a relaxed, judgment-free space created with families in mind.
Our instructor is a passionate community member who completed formal ASL coursework and is volunteering her time to share what she's learned in a way that feels approachable and useful for everyday life.
Come as you are. Bring a notebook if you'd like. And get ready to learn simple tools that can create meaningful connection.
Please note: This class is intended for basic, everyday communication and is not a formal ASL certification course.
Complete the registration below to join our virtual session!
Ask the Village: Private Q&A for Autism & Special Needs Mamas
You may have questions. Our village may have answers.
Monday, April 27, 2026, 6:30PM - 7:30PM EST
Private Google Meet will be sent to registered email on Sunday, April 26th
Ask the Village is a private virtual call for the Monochromatic Mommies community — a space where mamas show up, ask the real questions, and lean on each other for answers rooted in lived experience.
Bring whatever's on your heart: caregiving challenges, daily life questions, navigating systems, or just needing to know someone else has been there too. Mamas in the room will respond in real time — in conversation and in the chat — with encouragement, advice, and the kind of honesty only another mama can offer.
No panels. No presentations. Just our village, gathered and ready to help the best way we know how.
Monochromatic Mommies Meetup | Virtual Gathering Space for Mamas Raising Children with Autism and Special Needs.
Moments for Mamas: Caregiver Awareness Edition — Caring for You!
Sunday, April 26, 2026, 5:00PM - 6:00PM EST | Meeting link to be email April 25th
Join us for Moments for Mamas: Caregiver Awareness Edition—a gentle virtual gathering created for mothers raising children with autism and special needs.
During Autism Awareness Month, so much focus is placed on understanding and supporting our children—yet the lived experiences of mothers and caregivers are often overlooked.
Behind every appointment, therapy session, advocacy effort, and sleepless night… there is a mother carrying it all.
This space is an opportunity to shift the conversation.
Together, we’ll hold space for honest reflection and open dialogue around what it truly means to be a caregiver—while exploring realistic, life-giving ways to care for ourselves in the midst of it all.
We’ll talk about:
The invisible weight of caregiving
Being seen and supported beyond the role of “mom”
Simple, sustainable ways to pour back into ourselves
This is not about doing more.
This is about being acknowledged, supported, and reminded that your well-being matters too.
Come as you are. Share if you feel led. Simply listen if that’s what you need.
You are not alone in this journey—and your experience deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.
Register using the contact form below. We are excited for you to join us mama!
Community Conversations: Finding Wellness Through Connection, Support, and Shared Motherhood Experiences
Finding wellness through connection, support, and shared motherhood experiences.
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 7PM EST | Event Reminder will be sent to your registered email.
Motherhood—especially within the autism and special needs journey—can often feel isolating, overwhelming, and all-consuming. At Monochromatic Mommies, we believe wellness begins when mothers are truly seen, heard, and supported.
Join us for Community Conversations, a heartfelt Facebook Live discussion hosted by Sabrina Bonaparte and Jay Patrice. Together, we’ll create space for honest dialogue around motherhood, mental wellness, and the power of community.
Some days, the weight of caregiving is hard to put into words. But sometimes, all it takes is hearing another mama say “me too”—and everything feels a little lighter.
This is a space for real conversations, shared experiences, and meaningful connection with other mothers who understand the journey.
Register below to receive your event reminder!
Monochromatic Mommies Meetup | Virtual Gathering Space for Mamas Raising Children with Autism and Special Needs.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM EST | Meeting link to be email March 27th
Join us for a laidback morning of connection created specifically for mothers raising children with autism and special needs.
Planting Seeds of Hope: A Gathering for Mothers
Motherhood in the autism and special needs journey often means pouring ourselves into everyone else first.
The appointments.
The therapies.
The advocacy.
The late-night research.
We spend so much time planting seeds for our children’s growth and future.
But during this gathering, we want to pause and ask a different question:
What seeds are we planting for ourselves?
Join Monochromatic Mommies for a gentle virtual gathering where mothers will reflect on the small things they hope to nurture in their own lives this year — rest, joy, balance, healing, and personal growth.
Each mother will leave the gathering with something special — the seeds she shares will be turned into a personalized Seeds of Hope Bingo Card, mailed to her as a reminder throughout the year that mothers deserve care and growth too.
This is simply a space for mothers to pause, reflect, and be reminded that they are not alone in this journey.
The virtual meeting link will be sent on March 27th.
We hope to see you there! 💕
Community Conversations: A Conversation on Finding Wellness Through Connection, Support, and Shared Motherhood
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 8:00PM - 9:00PM EST | Event Reminder emailed day of event!
Motherhood—especially within the autism and special needs journey—can often feel isolating, overwhelming, and all-consuming. At Monochromatic Mommies, we believe that wellness begins when mothers are seen, heard, and supported.
Join us for Community Conversations, a heartfelt and honest Facebook Live discussion hosted by Sabrina Bonaparte and Jay Patrice, where we create space for real dialogue centered on the experiences of motherhood, mental wellness, and the power of community.
This conversation will explore:
How connection can reduce feelings of isolation
The importance of prioritizing your own wellness as a mother
Shared experiences that remind us we are not alone
Practical and emotional ways to build support systems that sustain us
This is more than a conversation—it’s a moment to pause, reflect, and be poured into.
Whether you are navigating a diagnosis, managing daily demands, or simply seeking a space where you can exhale, this experience is for you!
Love Letters for Mamas: Virtual Community Card Exchange
Love Letters for Mamas’ Virtual Card Exchange is an encouragement event where mothers submit heartfelt words of support that another mama may need to hear.
How It Works
March 3-28: Submit a short message of encouragement through our virtual form
After Submissions Close: MM will print, prepare, and mail your message as a physical card to another participating mother.
March 29-April 2: MM will mail all physical cards to participating mothers.
Why We’re Doing This
Special needs motherhood can feel isolating. Many mothers quietly carry emotional weight that goes unseen.
Love Letters for Mamas creates space for encouragement to flow within the community — reminding each woman that she is thought of, valued, and not alone.
Who Can Participate
Mothers raising children with autism or special needs are invited to submit encouragement and/or receive a letter.
There is no cost to participate.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Monochromatic Mommies is committed to protecting your privacy.
All personal information submitted through the Love Letters for Mamas form (including names and mailing addresses) will be used solely for the purpose of coordinating this encouragement exchange.
• Participant addresses are never shared with other mothers.
• Messages are reviewed and mailed directly by Monochromatic Mommies.
• Personal information is not sold, distributed, or used for any purpose outside of this event.
Our goal is to create a safe and supportive space where encouragement can flow freely — without compromising your privacy.
Monochromatic Mommies Meetup | Virtual Gathering Space for Mamas Raising Children with Autism and Special Needs.
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 10:00AM - 11:00AM EST | Meeting link to be email Feb 27th
No pressure. Just presence.
Join us for a laidback morning of connection created specifically for mothers raising children with autism and special needs.
This is not a workshop. Not a masterclass. Not something you have to prepare for.
Just come as you are. 💕
Wear your pajamas.
Bring your journal.
Sip your coffee or tea (or reheat it two or three times — we understand).
During our time together:
• 2–3 moms will briefly share pieces of their motherhood journey
• We’ll open the floor for community feedback on the types of virtual events and support you’d love to see
• We’ll take a few quiet minutes to journal and reflect
• There will be space to share — only if you want to
There is no expectation to show up as the “perfect mama”, come as you are girlie!
Camera on or off.
Hop in late or leave early if mama duty calls.
Simply showing up however it fits your capacity is enough.
This is a space to breathe, connect, and be reminded you’re not doing this alone.
The virtual meeting link will be sent on February 27th.
We hope to see you there! 💕
