In this episode of the Inchstones podcast, host Sarah Kernion sits down with fellow autism moms Kat and Erica for a real, honest talk about what life is really like raising neurodivergent kids. Kat and Erica both have substantial Instagram followings and have formed community through sharing of their individual family's stories. Together, they open up about the beautiful, messy, and often overwhelming parts of their journeys—how they’ve struggled, what’s helped them keep going, and the small wins that mean everything.

They talk about the emotional rollercoaster of parenting children with autism, how powerful it is to find your people, and why showing up vulnerably (especially online) can make all the difference. It's a reminder that behind every story is a mom who just wants to be seen, heard, and believed and that there’s magic in walking this road TOGETHER.

Kathy Riojas is a Dallas, TX-based Licensed Professional Counselor and mom to three, including an energetic non-speaking autistic boy. Instagram @withlove.kat

Erica Fortune is a former mental health counselor for children. She is currently a stay-at-home mom supporting her two autistic boys (ages 5 and 3) and 18-month-old daughter. Instagram @autistic_wild.and.free

In this powerful episode of Inchstones, Sarah Kernion sits down with Laurie Dove and her teenage daughter Lyla to talk about something often overlooked in the autism parenting conversation - the experience of siblings.

What unfolds is an honest, emotional, and deeply thoughtful reflection on what it means to grow up alongside a sibling with autism. Lyla shares how being the oldest has shaped her in ways most kids her age wouldn’t understand. How she’s learned to be patient, protective, and tuned in to the unspoken. She talks about moments of confusion, loneliness, and fierce love all woven into the fabric of her everyday life.

Laurie opens up about parenting both her neurodivergent and neurotypical children, and the tightrope walk of meeting everyone's needs while holding space for their different experiences. Together, they reflect on how their family has grown stronger because of them.

They also share the impact of social media, highlighting how it can both isolate and educate. Through their stories, they remind us of the crucial importance of listening to the voices of siblings, the quiet heroes of many autism families.

The episode ends on a note of hope ... that by sharing real stories, families can find healing, connection, and the courage to keep showing up for each other.

Click HERE find Laurie's Instagram, Everyday Autism Essentials

In this powerful episode of Inchstones, host Sarah Kernion talks with Michelle Dempsey-Multack, a co-parenting expert and fellow mom who deeply understands the emotional weight of divorce - especially when raising children with disabilities like nonspeaking autism and apraxia.

Together, they dive into what it really feels like to co-parent when your child needs more. From navigating different parenting styles post-divorce to dealing with grief, guilt, and resilience, this conversation doesn’t shy away from the hard stuff. Michelle opens up about her own healing journey and the role self-compassion plays in showing up for your child.

They also explore the importance of perspective, how shifting the way you look at your situation can ease pressure and create more peace for both you and your child. Most importantly, they discuss celebrating the inchstones—the tiny, hard-fought moments of progress that matter more than traditional milestones when parenting through the lens of neurodiversity.

Whether you’re in the thick of divorce, parenting a child with autism or apraxia, or just need to feel seen, this episode offers real talk, hope, and solidarity.

All of the links to Michelle's courses, social media and work can be found HERE