The Zelie Society

Three month, community-focused coaching. Catholic support for neurodivergent parenting.

Join the Winter 2026 cohort

Motherhood would require sacrifice – that much you understood.

But this path you’re walking – the vocation for which you’ve been chosen? It feels harder. More isolating. Like you’re building towers on waves of shifting sand. Your kids – and your motherhood, by proxy – are different. Intensely different from those of your friends.

Your friends have kids who sleep, who follow directions and wear weather-appropriate clothing.

You, on the other hand, are practiced in the art of explanations:
– That new clothing styles must come by degrees.
(Yes, I know they aren’t sweatpants. Just five minutes. Tomorrow we can try for 10.)
– That epic meltdowns follow the slightest change in plans.
– That the child who is charming, intelligent, and charismatic with adults is annoying, scattered, and overwhelming to peer groups.
– That yes, that child is brilliant, but there are mountains of struggle with school.

But what if…

This life you’re leading weren’t so isolating?
There were other women out there, like you, ready to make a positive change?
You had access to prayerful support, practical tools, and professional wisdom on a consistent, community-focused basis?

Start thriving now
INTRODUCING

The Zelie Society

A refuge, a resource, a community of women seeking Catholic support for parenting neurodivergent kids.
Share your triumphs, fears, and frustrations without judgment, among women who really do understand. Get honest, concrete answers to the challenges your family faces and learn to embrace the joy of raising exceptional kids. Participate in exclusive, small-group coaching that equips you to trust in God’s plan, support your neurodivergent family, and fulfill your vocation as wife and mother without self-effacement or burnout.

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When you join The Zelie Society, you’ll:

  • Get Equipped: To face the challenges of everyday living and set their families up for success. You’ll find concrete answers to your biggest struggles: executive function, perfectionism, sensory concerns, underachievement, and more.
  • Get Inspired: By a small group of women who see you, who know what it’s like to feel awkward and alone. No judgment, no drama, no heavy-handed comments – just insight and experience from generous hearts.
  • Start Thriving: With weekly conference call check-ins focused on acute, targeted problem-solving. Grab that coffee or tea, log in for an hour (or as long as you can stay), and work through the struggles in your heart.

Named after St. Zelie Martin (the mother of St. Therese of Lisieux),
The Zelie Society upholds the sanctifying vocation of raising the unique and unrepeatable. It’s parenting support that doesn’t sacrifice your Catholic faith.

Ready to Get Started?

How it Works

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Engage with the week’s short lesson

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Take stock of your questions, observations, and concerns

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Share in the Facebook group (if you like) and join the cohort for the weekly online meeting

Ask questions; share your insight. This is your dedicated, small-group space of like-minded women seeking Catholic support for their neurodivergent parenting journey. You’ll make positive changes in your heart and home, supported by Ginny and the women in your cohort

 

Our focus:

The struggle with impulsivity; scaffolding EF skills, developing working memory; check lists and visual schedules; managing expectations; fostering independence

Maintaining ND and NT harmony; balancing personalities and temperaments; celebrating strengths and identifying areas for growth in a gentle way; sibling conflict and relationships

Tantrums vs meltdowns (in moms and in kids); getting out of survival mode; recognizing and communicating emotions; coping techniques

Signs of anxiety in kids (and grown ups); development of a growth mindset; embracing challenges and viewing failure as opportunity; fostering a sense of gratitude

Communicating needs as a ND/NT woman; what to do when you’re touched out; getting your husband (friends/family) on board with your family’s routines, needs, and challenges

Accepting where God has placed you; fostering positive change in a gentle way; being open to change — conquering a fixed mindset; avoiding negative self talk and the resulting emotional spiral

What to do when your kids won’t eat; peaceful mealtimes; food chaining and division of responsibility; therapeutic options for selective eaters; learning how to let go

IEPs and 504s; homeschooling vs public vs private; evaluation opportunities and the process involved; educational enrichment and extra curricular activities; working with staff

The pros and cons of medical intervention; things to consider when discerning medication; therapeutic options

Sensory needs and the Mass; smart kids and faith; handling sensitive, anxious kids and topics like the crucifixion, sacraments

Ready to Start Thriving?

Our winter cohort begins January 5, 2026

Join the winter 2026 cohort. You’ll stay up to date on The Zelie Society: individualized access to courses, masterclasses, workbooks, toolkits, and, if desired, add-on private coaching sessions with Ginny–all tailored to your specific needs.

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Still not sure? Here are some of my most frequently asked questions:

What if we haven’t had an evaluation? Can I still join?
Of course! Neither an evaluation nor a diagnosis is required to join. All you need is a willingness to grow and help your family thrive. Additionally, moms at any stage of life are welcome. Don’t shy away because your kids are “too young” or “too old.”

What happens after I sign up?

After you sign up, you’ll receive a welcome message via the email you used for payment. The message will include the information you need to log in to the course. 

How much does it cost, and can I share a membership with a friend?

$100 per month for three months, and your spot in the cohort is just for you. If you’d like to gift a subscription (or receive one as a gift), just check the “This is a gift” option at checkout. If you’d like to join and feel the cost is prohibitive, please reach out to me via email. Let’s chat.

Do you offer refunds?

The cohort requires a three-month commitment, and bonds are formed between the members of the group. As a general rule, refunds are not offered. However, please reach out to me anytime your needs or circumstances change. 

When will live coaching sessions take place?

To be decided based on group availability, as I try to choose a day and time that works for everyone.

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Meet Ginny

Hey, friend – I’m Ginny, Catholic mom to three twice-exceptional kids. I know what it’s like to raise kids who are wicked smart and creative and oh-so different –

I know what it’s like to feel like a failure as a mother; a stranger in your own skin.

But – and this is important – God is good, and His wisdom knows no bounds. Inspired by the inspiration of St. Zelie Martin and the graces God showers on those He chooses for this vocation, I founded the website Not So Formulaic and her sister community, The Zelie Society, as a refuge and resource for moms walking their own exceptional path in motherhood.

You, my friend, are not alone. You never have been.

 

what previous members are saying:
  • The resources, the conversations, the tips I can actually use – all of it makes such a big difference not only with the way I feel about my parenting, but in the actual peace we’ve achieved at home. I was always the odd woman out with “that kid.” I don’t feel like that anymore.
    J.M.
    Zelie Society Mom
  • I honestly think my family has grown and changed faster in the past two months than we ever have before, and I’m grateful to you for providing a listening ear and words of advice and assurance through the process.
    M.E.
    Zelie Society Mom
  • The video chats are sooo good! It’s an amazing opportunity to get targeted advice from women who have been where I am. You really can’t get much better than that.
    E.D.
    Zelie Society Mom