Find your pause in a busy season.

 Join Community Mindfulness Project’s free Parent Mindfulness Series and give yourself (and someone you love) a few minutes of grounding, ease, and connection to start 2026

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You’re managing a lot.

Feeling stressed, distracted, or worn out?
Craving a few quiet minutes just for yourself?

We get it. When loneliness and exhaustion turn to overwhelm, a few minutes of connection and guided meditation can help you feel lighter, calmer, and more connected—sometimes the greatest challenge is just having the structure to get started and stay consistent.

That’s why we created this Parent Circle Series, made possible by New Canaan Community Foundation, to support you through it all. Whether you’re a first time meditator or just looking for something different, we are here to help you find your pause, even in the times of the year where it feels hardest.

What You’ll Get

A chance to join one of two experiences for connection and training support:

  • The Collective Experience 

    A thoughtfully designed series for parents seeking steadiness, connection, and perspective.

    • Kick off mini retreat & Final mini retreat, 90 minutes each (New Canaan Nature Center or Waveny)

    • 5 in-person, 1 hour programs

    • Practice at home with CMP’s DIY program

    • Community building: Need a friend? / Bring a friend!

  • The Core Experience 

    A streamlined offering focused on essential practices and shared learning.

    • 5 in-person, 1 hour programs

    • Practice at home with CMP’s DIY program

    • Community building: Need a friend? / Bring a friend!

This program and it’s associated costs are generously supported by New Canaan Community Foundation for the betterment of our collective community.

How It Works

STEP 1:

Sign Up With Your Email

STEP 2:

Receive calendar invitations to join

STEP 3:

Join our in person gatherings to be amongst like-minded fellow Parents

STEP 4:

Show up more present and connected with those you love!

Your Connected Pause Awaits

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  • Kick off Mini Retreat: Thursday - Feb 26 - Program (10-1130am), New Canaan Nature Center

  • Session 1: Tuesday - March 3rd - Program (Daytime tbc, 60 Minutes), New Canaan Library

  • Session 2: Thursday - March 26th - Program (Daytime tbc, 60 Minutes), New Canaan Library

  • Session 3: Tuesday - April 14th -Program (Daytime tbc, 60 Minutes), New Canaan Library

  • Session 4: Thursday - April 30th - Program (Daytime tbc, 60 Minutes), New Canaan Library

  • Final Mini Retreat: May 5 or 7: (10-1130am), New Canaan Nature Center or Waveny TBC

Don’t want to wait? Here’s a preview

of practices we’ll build upon together

  • Notice what’s good and nourishing in your life, even the littlest things.

    Appreciation

  • Find steadiness and resilience, like a mountain in a storm.

    Equanimity Mountain

  • Offer yourself the same kindness you’d give a dear friend.

    Self-Compassion

  • Savor each bite with awareness of taste, texture, and nourishment.

    Mindful Eating

  • Open your heart to the experiences of others with care and warmth.

    Compassion

  • Send wishes of well-being to yourself and those around you.

    Loving Kindness

  • Gently connect with your body from head to toe, noticing without judgment.

    Body Scan

  • Remember that we are all linked, in seen and unseen ways.

    Fostering a Sense of Connection

  • Celebrate the happiness and successes of others with a joyful heart.

    Empathetic Joy

  • Tune into the sounds around you, both near and far.

    Mindful Listening

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"Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom."

- Victor Frankl

"You can't stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf."

- Jon Kabat-Zinn

Your support changes lives, one neighbor at a time

Our accessible, community-based programming empowers individuals to:

Build lasting resilience

Evidence-based mindfulness practices enhance emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in everyday, real-world situations.

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Transform personal well-being

Mindful habits not only lead to stress reduction, they can also improve immune system function, aid in clearer thinking, and even help reduce chronic pain.

Contribute to stronger communities

When helpers, healers, and leaders are able to manage their well-being, they can better serve others and create positive change, benefiting us all.

Support This Work

This series is free to you because as a nonprofit, we believe mindfulness should be accessible to everyone. If you’d like to help us underwrite costs and bring these tools and practices to more caregivers, essential workers, and people in under-resourced communities, please consider making a gift.