Confident From the Start

A short, practical course for parents of children ages 5–7...especially when disability is part of the story.

You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a starting point.

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This course is for you if:

• You want your child to feel confident before the world tells them who they are
• You’re navigating disability, difference, or unexpected detours
• You want tools that work in real life, NOT theory or toxic positivity

Inside Confident From the Start, you’ll learn how to:

• Build confidence before fear takes root
• Talk about disability in ways that empower—not limit
• Set expectations that help your child thrive socially, emotionally, and academically

MEET YOUR HOST

Hey, I'm Kristin Smedley!

I am a Mom of three children (now successful adults - two of which were born blind).

You may also know me as:

Author of Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight

Author of the children's book: What I Can Be Is Up To Me and the series Michael in Motion (Capstone Publishing)

CoFounder Thriving Blind Academy & CRB1.org

I have seen over and over again the trasformation that happens when people that access the world differently have the right tools. I am blessed to have conneted with a gagillion folks that are redefining independence for all ages and double blessed that I get to share with you what I have learned from all of them!

I cannot wait to meet you!

Contact: [email protected]