One night, during a moment of extreme duress with my 12 year old son, I called Cynthia for help. She was a great support and provided guidance on how to approach my son so I could keep communication open. Based on her expert suggestions, I listened in a way that made my son comfortable and trusting so we could arrive at a mutually respective solution. I didn’t know how to handle the situation and Cynthia was there to guide me.

Cynthia has been a very supportive and effective parenting resource for me as a single father of three young children. Over 10 months, I was instructed weekly by Cynthia to learn how to discard ineffective parenting habits and learn mutually respectful effective habits. I started my transformation by learning new parenting perspectives in private sessions in her office or over the phone. After seven months, Cynthia came to my home and directed my interactions with my children on the spot because in the moment, I had a tendency to fall back into old bad habits. My learning curve jumped drastically with Cynthia in the home for 10 weeks in a row. I needed less direction with time because I was learning how to implement effective discipline by myself.

As a couple’s therapist, I’m often in search of good parenting classes to which to refer my clients.  I am pleased to have seen for myself the passion, enthusiasm, knowledge and skill that Cynthia puts into her group work!  I have referred both family and clients, and the reviews have been consistently top notch!  ~ Joann G. Riggio, MFT, http://www.jgriggiomft.com

Cynthia has a good heart and amazing insight into understanding what I am going through. She finds the words to identify and explain the root causes of my challenges with my daughter. Through her wisdom and advice I have experienced many “Ah-Ha” moments of clarity and understanding about myself and how to improve my family situation.  

Cynthia’s parent education webinar series are an invaluable resource for parents who want to learn how to communicate better with their teens so that they develop strong ongoing relationships with their teens in the years ahead. You will find that Cynthia’s presentations are interesting, informative, and filled with useful tips and strategies that you can use right away. I learned a lot from the webinars. During my additional private coaching sessions with Cynthia by phone, I enjoyed speaking with her, exchanging ideas, and listening to her thoughtful comments and suggestions. Her calm, soothing, and reassuring voice made me feel comfortable discussing problems and solutions with her. Thank you!

Cynthia guides through true listening. This ability as well as her deep knowledge in understanding communication methods (especially with teenagers) brought forth tools for me to navigate my role as a parent. While already close to and open with my children, I sought Cynthia’s advice on ways to phrase and message my teachings to bring forth optimal happiness and security for them. She has been invaluable

I have always wanted to be a good Dad for my daughter. What I value the most in working with Cynthia is that I am learning a way of communicating with my daughter that helps her know her own feelings and what is important to her. This openness and trust that we are creating together is so satisfying. Cynthia’s coaching is helping me make into it a reality what I always wanted — to be a good Dad.

Cynthia has been a contributing writer to Parenting on the Peninsula for the last year and a half. Her column is “Middle School Mom” and she gives parents of middle school children some fabulous insights into their child’s development as well as solutions and strategies for improving behaviors and family communication. What I like about Cynthia is that her columns are informative as well as realistic. Parenting on the Peninsula is proud and grateful to have an expert like Cynthia Klein on our team.”

Cynthia has a good heart and amazing insight into understanding what I am going through. She finds the words to identify and explain the root causes of my challenges with my daughter. Through her wisdom and advice I have experienced many “Ah-Ha” moments of clarity and understanding about myself and how to improve my family situation.

Cynthia is a great speaker and  has a very interactive, colorful presentation.  She is a confident speaker with a lot of energy; entertaining too!  She doesn’t sugar coat things and always pauses in her presentation to address an attendees’ question, which is always appreciated by the group.  In the “Supporting Your Teen” session, I was reminded that the connection with your teen needs to happen or the door shuts.  And, attitudes and actions can build or break the connection.  Today, I learned about the 3 Step Solving Process.  I will continue to practice and perfect the steps – “Stopping the Blocking” is the hardest step for me but I can’t move to step 2 without learning how to stop blocking. I’m determined to make the effort and practice, practice!

Cynthia helped me to see my patterns of communication with my adult daughter. I went from having no clue as to “what went wrong?” to understanding my daughter’s side of our relationship. I gained valuable insights into how to move forward in an authentic and positive manner. Cynthia is passionate about her work and about helping parents. I’m happy that I found her now, and I think she can really help heal families where the bonds have been strained.

Thank you Cynthia for offering a Continuing Medical Education program to the Sutter Health Group pediatricians. Your presentation yesterday was great!  Educational, fun,  interactive, and understandable.   It is easy to see that teaching is your first love. Kathy McGarey, Sutter Health

Cynthia Klein is one of our go-to Parent Educators at Northside Branch Library. Cynthia has expertise in a variety of areas including mother-daughter bonding and kid/tween communication. She is a crowd favorite with our customers and we look forward to having her for future programs! Cheryl Lee – Program Coordinator – Branch Manager Santa Clara City Library – Northside Branch (o) 408 615-5501 | clee1@santaclaraca.gov    

Thanks again for a great class. I’m glad that Joe and I were both able to attend — We, as parents, go in seeking specific answers to specific issues or problems — like a call- in radio show. … you are teaching a change in philosophy. With a knowledge of this philosophy, we will all come to different styles of implementing to serve our purposes.

You have really finessed your speaking to an art!

We hit the jackpot when we invited Cynthia Klein to speak to 40 therapists at our monthly Silicon Valley California Marriage and Family Therapists meeting. Her presentation was interactive, engaging, and gave everyone amazing information to use in their own lives as well as to share with their clients. Cynthia has the desire to find the best in everyone and everything. The audience was so impressed with her expertise that almost everyone signed up for her newsletter to continue learning from Cynthia’s parenting wisdom. Thank you Cynthia.