KidsMatter EVENTS
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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.
UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS
Kindness Counts Initiative
Help us continue to Make Kindness Count every day! This February, the Collaborative Youth team invites you to build belonging and community through kindness. Help us collect 1,000 experiences by submitting kindness stories starring YOU! Kindness begins with an action; how did you show kindness? How did your kindness positively impact another person?
Submit your story today!
March 7 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM CST
District 204 Mental Health Symposium
Indian Prairie School District 204, in collaboration with five neighboring school districts
This year’s upcoming Mental Health Symposium will be at Metea Valley High School on March 7th from 8:00 am – 2:00 pm.
The Keynote Address will be presented by Dr. John Duffy and Cathy Cassani Adams on “Restoring Our Youth: Fostering Communication, Conversation and Connection.”Adolescent mental health challenges can feel isolating for both parent and child. Young people may feel uncomfortable sharing serious struggles for fear of being misunderstood or feeling rejected. Adams and Duffy will share real-world insights on being the role model kids need, and they will explain how being genuine can open doors to true happiness. Participants will learn how connection can ease challenges and ensure a healthy and trusting relationship as kids grow.
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity! KidsMatter is so excited to be supporting this event again this year.
KIDSMATTER IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE GLENBARD PARENT SERIES
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World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development.
ON DEMAND PAST EVENTS
Communication 101 for Tweens & Teens (And Parents)
Dr. Catherine Newman
February 8, 2023
Erin's Law Discussion
November 8, 2021
Adolescent Mental Health in 2021
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
January 27, 2021
7:00-7:40 pm
Zoom Virtual Discussion
Educational Series: Common Genius Uncommon Destiny
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
July 22, 2020
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