KidsMatter EVENTS

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UPCOMING FREE PUBLIC EVENTS

KidsMatter is proud to support the Glenbard Parent Series

Monday, May 20th | 7:30 AM to 4:30 P.M.

Chari-Tee Time Golf Outing
Seven Bridges Golf Club
1 Mulligan Dr.
Woodridge, IL 60517

Hosted by the Naperville Professional Firefighters for a Cause (NPFFC), the Chari-Tee Time golf outing is one of their original fundraising events. The outing features 18 holes of championship golf with cart, as well as premium food and beverages for the entire day. All proceeds from this outing go to support Kids Matter. Your support can make a significant impact, not just on the success of the day’s event, but on the lives touched by our KidsMatter initiatives.

 

June 2 |  12:00 – 4:00 pm

KidsMatter Games From Around the World at the Naperville Park District Kite Fly
Frontier Park | 3380 Cedar Glade Drive

KidsMatter presents Games From Around the World at the Naperville Park District Kite Fly event Sunday, June 2nd.  We will be highlighting games from around the world to give young people and families the opportunity to get to know more about different parts of the world and their cultures through the games that children play.

 

June 6 |  11:00 am – 11:00 pm

Lou Malnati’s School’s Out Fundraising Day
Lou Malnati’s | Downtown Naperville

Come out to Lou Malnati’s all day on Monday, June 5th  for great pizza, entertainment by amazing student musicians, and to support KidsMatter!

 

June 30 |  10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Naperville Woman’s Club Naperville Fine Art & Artisan Fair
Naper Settlement

KidsMatter loves to help out the Naperville Woman’s Club just as they continue to support our community! Stop by the Fine Art & Artisan Fair Saturday, June 24th between 10:00 am – 5:00 pm to experience art in all forms for all ages!

 

LINDEN OAKS WEBINAR SERIES: MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

CLICK HERE FOR THE CALENDAR & TO REGISTER


On the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., join Linden Oaks Behavioral Health’s webinar series.

5/15/24 – School’s Out for Summer: Maintaining Stability for Return to School

Empowering kids to realize their purpose, know their value and find their pathway

KidsMatter works collaboratively with organizations and resources throughout the community, including mental health professionals, schools, public safety agencies, faith-based communities and local businesses. Our support and services impact roughly 45,000 youth throughout Will and DuPage counties.

As a prevention-based organization that focuses on the overall social, emotional and academic well-being of kids, KidsMatter provides programs and events focused on empowering youth and families with the tools to effectively manage the negative stressors of everyday life.

ON DEMAND PAST EVENTS

Communication 101 for Tweens & Teens (And Parents)

Dr. Catherine Newman

February 8, 2023

Erin's Law Discussion

Christina Maki and Nubia Guzman

November 8, 2021

Adolescent Mental Health in 2021

Unique Challenges and Strategies for Caregivers

Aaron Weiner

May 26, 2021

Educational Series: Keeping Our Kids Safe On Their Devices

Family Communication through COVID-19 and Stressful Times

Rich Wistocki

April 20, 2021

Educational Series: Family Matters

Family Communication through COVID-19 and Stressful Times

Christina Maki & Dr. Laura Bokar

March 10, 2021

Educational Series: E-Cigs, Vaping, and Marijuana

Dr. McBride

March 8, 2021

The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make

Ron Lieber

February 4, 2021

The Importance of Failure

KidsMatter welcomes Adam Russo to present “The Importance of Failure”. This Educational Series Event is a wonderful 40-minute virtual discussion about failure, and how we respond when it happens.

January 27, 2021
7:00-7:40 pm
Zoom Virtual Discussion

Educational Series: Common Genius Uncommon Destiny

This 40-minute virtual discussion with keynote speaker, Reggie Kee, is all about how “genius” is not just for a select few anymore!

November 11, 2020

Resilient University

KidsMatter welcomes Tom Klisiewicz to present “Resilient University”. Teaching Mindfulness, Mediation and other practical Scientifically supported Resiliency Strategies to reduce Stress, Perform at your Peak and Live Healthier, Happier Lives

September 30, 2020
7:00 – 7:40 pm CST

Educational Series: Road to Recovery

The Collaborative Youth Team hosted a conversation sponsored by KidsMatter on topics such as new social norms, self-care, physical wellness and COVID-19, mental wellness, social equity, social unrest, back to school norms, e-learning, and more with a handful of expert panelists in Naperville.

July 22, 2020

YOUTH SERVICE AWARDS

In Naperville, 25 youth are awarded a Youth Service Award by KidsMatter and are then honored by the City of Naperville Mayor and Council in an awards ceremony on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

#DIGITALLEADERS

Nearly 400 students from 47 schools participate in a two-day event that empowers students to become #UPstanders and not bystranders.

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