The Shared
Rhythm

seasonal experiences

Family connection

Shared Ground Society is built around the concept of a collective family rhythm. Our programming is designed so that children of different ages and their parents can participate in a common seasonal experience, while engaging with the themes at their own developmental level.

Water represents emotion, intuition, adaptability, connection, rest, and the inner world. Winter programming creates space for reflection, imagination, emotional awareness, and the ability to move with change.

Water in Winter

Earth represents stability, nourishment, embodiment, and the foundations that allow growth to occur. Earth programming connects to the physical body, the natural world, home, routines, building, and stewardship.

Earth in Fall

Fire represents energy, transformation, courage, creativity, vitality, and action. Summer programming provides an opportunity for children and adults to express what they have learned, take risks, create, lead, and celebrate.

Fire in Summer

Air represents thought, language, ideas, movement, communication, and expansion. Spring programming invites curiosity, exploration, conversation, collaboration, and the exchange of ideas.

Air in Spring

Individual support for emotional regulation, social relationships, confidence, school and extracurricular life, transitions, personal growth, and overall wellbeing.

Child & Teen Support

Guidance with IEPs and 504 Plans, school meetings, special education, homeschool coordination, and collaboration with educators and providers.

Family & Parent Support

Support with parenting challenges, family dynamics, emotional regulation, burnout, communication, and creating a healthier emotional climate at home.

Dr. Kristy’s signature Family Wellness Mapping™ offers families an initial holistic assessment and personalized roadmap for understanding their unique needs and identifying the right resources, supports, and next steps.

From there, families may work with Dr. Kristy through:

Whole-Family Wellness

DR. KRISTY M. VANACORE

For nearly three decades, Dr. Kristy has supported children, teens, adults, and families navigating emotional, behavioral, developmental, educational, and health-related challenges. Her integrative, systems-based approach looks beyond a single symptom or diagnosis to understand the child within the context of their family, school, relationships, and whole-body wellbeing.

Whether your family is navigating ADHD, school challenges, an IEP or 504 Plan, emotional or behavioral concerns, a major life transition, or simply feeling unsure where to begin, Dr. Kristy can help you understand the bigger picture and identify a path forward. She works with children from youth through adolescence, while also supporting the parents and system around them.

We’re incredibly excited to partner with Dr. Kristy M. Vanacore, Psy.D., a licensed clinical and school psychologist, educational wellness consultant, author, and founder of Rewilding Wellness®. 

Family Wellness Mapping™

Educational Advocacy & School Support

An integrative approach to mental, emotional, physical, relational, and developmental wellbeing—helping families find greater clarity, connection, and resilience.

Meet Our Family Wellness Director

Hello! My name is Lindsay, and I have been working with young children professionally for over 12 years. I hold a Master’s degree in Education and am certified in both Special Education K–12 and General Education K–6. Over the years, I’ve worked in a variety of educational settings and have supported children with many different learning styles, strengths, and needs.

I am passionate about creating a warm, supportive environment where children feel comfortable being themselves, asking questions, and exploring the world around them. I believe children learn best through meaningful, real-life experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Outside of teaching, I love spending time outdoors with my husband and 1-year-old son, trying new recipes, and anything involving animals!

I’m excited to meet new families and create meaningful, engaging learning experiences together!

Meet Our Rooted & Rising Lead Guide

for the entire family

A Diversity of Offerings

SIGNATURE OFFERING

Our Signature project-based homeschool academic support and enrichment program led by certified teachers

SIGNATURE OFFERING

Rooted & Rising Homeschool Enrichment

select opportunities to take the seasonal themes out into the wider community, designed as family experiences

Family Field Trips & Volunteer Experiences

Dr. Kristy’s signature Family Wellness Mapping™ offers families an initial holistic assessment and personalized roadmap for understanding their unique needs and identifying the right resources, supports, and next steps.

Family Wellness Mapping™

experiences that bring the Shared Ground community together, centered on connection, belonging, and celebration

Member Events & Celebrations

adult-only programming that extends the Shared Ground seasonal rhythm for parents with social clubs, workshops and wellness offerings

Parent Programming

practitioner-led sessions run by our professional members that support children's social-emotional and developmental growth

Therapy-Led & Supportive Sessions

low-pressure opportunities for children 5+ to gather around an interest, hobby, or shared activity

Casual Social Clubs

Multi-week series that provide opportunities for children to develop a specific skill or discipline

Specialty Classes