Cindy K Coaching

04/29/2024

It's almost Mother's Day.

Some of you have read these thoughts in years past but the essay has evolved a bit with each year, and this year, I am excited that Grown and Flown has published it. I read it again as a reminder for myself so am sharing it again, in its latest form with you. The photo, however, is a few years old.

As a parenting coach and mom of three children, I realize it’s up to me to honor myself to avoid disappointment, resentment, and self-pity.

01/08/2024

Seeking creative minds and connections

Some of you know that we are working towards creating a residential community for Mira and other adults with disabilities. It is a major endeavor, but there is a dearth of places, caregivers, and meaningful opportunities for her and others.

Now that she is 22 and no longer in school, she is home. We have some help, and she continues with her therapies, as well as a once a week cooking class, an hour a week volunteering at a book store, and occasional activities at a nearby center. It is NOT enough.

We envision some land where we can build two or three accessible houses, a large garden, and a building to house a day program. Some of the staff who work there also live there so there is a feeling of family rather than staff who check in and check out. Residents will be actively involved in the larger community and the larger community will be involved in the program.

In order to make this dream possible, many things need to happen. We will be fundraising, of course, but we have an immediate need to build a website. We are on our way to becoming a non-profit and are working with High Spirit Community Farm in Great Barrington https://www.highspirit.org as our model and agency. We want to help other parents as they navigate this time of their lives as well.

Do any of you know someone or are you someone who would be willing to learn more about our mission and design and build a website either pro bono or for a small fee?

We will also soon be looking to raise $ to hire an executive director. Any ideas or leads?

I would also love to hear from any of you who have ideas, connections, or want to hear more. Feel free to message me here or send an email at cindykaplan3@gmail.com

Many thanks!

07/15/2023

This Sunday! 4:00pm ET
Listen in to a conversation with Jessica Patay, founder of We Are Brave Together, Emma Nadler, and me, as we discuss our memoirs and our experiences writing our books about our incredible kids!

Click the link to register. No fee.
https://www.wearebravetogether.org/gatherings/p/all-member-connection-circle-71623

Always a treat to be in conversation with Jessica Patay and I look forward to speaking with Emma Nadler, fellow Minnesotan!

TIME: 1:00 - 2:00 PM Pacific Time DATE: Sunday, July 16 2023 LOCATION: Zoom GUEST SPEAKERS: Cindy Kaplan, author of Freefall: One Mother's Journey Raising a Child With Special Needs Emma Nadler, author of The Unlikely Village of Eden Details will be emailed directly to you once you have confi

03/13/2023

From film screenings to author events to panel discussions, JWA sponsors a wide variety of events. Check out what’s coming up!

09/02/2021

Any of you raising a child with special needs is keenly aware of the challenges, and sometimes the pain. From the very first days of parenting Mira, I knew things that were constantly clouded over from mainstream culture and what is "normal". Over the last, almost, twenty years, I have tapped back into what I knew and believed all along, and found ways to feel the pain but stay out of suffering. I have discovered the power in living a fulfilling life BECAUSE of Mira and not despite her. Join Christine L'Abbé and me for 2 hours each Saturday in October to Transform your grief into Joy and learn how to live a fulfilling life with your differenly-abled child. Can't attend? All sessions will be recorded and we will have a private facebook group for additional support and wisdom.
To Register: www.evolvemovement.ca

02/01/2021

Welcome everyone to your first video on breath-meditation Monday. I am sharing with you a vary basic but powerful introduction to perhaps our greatest tool to get us through not only this pandemic, but navigating our world with our children. I am excited to continue to share my passion for our breath! Let me know your thoughts, experience, and any questions you may have.