Inspiring Adventures: Raising Special Needs Superstars

Welcome to my blog, a heartfelt space created by a mom of three wonderful children, 2 who have special needs. Here, you'll find insight, compassion, and invaluable information intended to support other parents navigating similar journeys. Rooted in love for my family and driven by personal experiences, I founded Our Pieces while balancing a full-time career, raising incredible kids, and building a company focused on providing essential tools, resources, workshops, and networks for parents of children with exceptionalities. Join me as I share stories, tips, and insights to foster a community of understanding and strength.

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Halloween Tips and Tricks for Kids with ASD: Make This Spooky Season Fun and Safe!

Are you celebrating Halloween with a child on the autism spectrum? Let me tell you, it’s always an adventure! And while Halloween can be magical, there’s always a bit of anxiety that comes with it when your child has autism. I think of it like walking through a haunted house—but instead of skeletons jumping out […]

Embracing the Chaos: A Mom’s Take on Life with Autism

Oh, chaos, my old friend! There are days I swear I’m living in a sitcom, and sometimes those days turn into weeks that feel like never-ending episodes of “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” Like this week, for example. It’s only Wednesday, and I’m already praying for a reset button! Let’s rewind a bit. We kicked […]

Guilt, saying no, and asking for help

Balancing life as a mom is like trying to juggle with one hand tied behind your back, while standing on a tightrope. Most days, I find myself surviving on coffee, forgetting to eat, and embracing the idea that four hours of sleep is the new normal. It’s a struggle, and I preach the importance of […]

Loving you and your family’s differences ( so you’re not the Jones family)

Embracing the uniqueness of your family, with all its quirks and differences, is truly something to be celebrated. So, you’re not the Jones family, and let me tell you, that’s perfectly okay. There’s an added layer of distinctiveness, a unique quirkiness to your family, from the tiptoeing walks to the hand-flapping, and yes, the full-blown […]

Why I started Blogging

Hello wonderful readers! Welcome to the heart and soul of my blog, where inspiration, family, and the twists of life come together in a warm embrace. We all have our reasons for putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), whether it’s self-expression, sharing feelings, inspiring others, documenting achievements, or finding therapy in words. […]