KidsMatter EVENTS
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UPCOMING FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
KidsMatter is proud to support the Glenbard Parent Series
Thursday, August 18 | 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
Executive Functioning Skills for Success: Organizing, Prioritizing, and Planning
Sarah Ward
Tuesday, August 23 | 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Parent Nation: Unlocking Every Child’s Potential
Dana Suskind, MD
Thursday, August 25 | 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Discovering the Best College Fit at the Best Price — Financial Aid Workshop
Frank Palmasani
Tuesday, August 30 | 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward
Dan Pink in conversation with Julie Lythcott-Haims
Wednesday, September 7 | 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
The Stolen Year: How COVID Changed Children’s Lives and Where We Go Now
Anya Kamenetz
Thursday, September 8 | 6:00 to 7:30 P.M.
Celebrating Your Student’s Success
Dr. Dwayne Williams and Ava Blalark
Wednesday, September 14 | 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Fall Community Read: War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World
Dr. Jamil Zaki
Wednesday, September 21 | 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. and 7:00 to 8:00 P.M.
More Than Moody: Suicide, Let’s Talk About It — SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH EVENT
Harold Koplewicz, M.D.
Monday, October 17 | 5:30 to 7:30 P.M.
Volunteer Fair
Fort Hill Activity Center
Come by to meet the incredible nonprofit organizations in your area and see how you can give your time, talents, and treasures to worthy causes!
Wednesday, November 30 | 5:30 to 8:00 P.M.
Youth Service Awards
City Hall in Naperville
Cheer on the incredible youth who are recognized at this year’s Youth Service Awards. Students who exemplify strong leadership, passion, and love for their community are nominated and awarded at this event!
January 2023 | Exact Date TBA
Job Fair
Location – TBA
Bring your best self to potential employers from all over the DuPage County area. We will have many activities to participate in, such as mock interviews, and an opportunity for experts to review your resume and provide feedback/helpful tips to help you land that next job!
PAST EVENT
Self-Care Bag Distribution Success!
On Thursday, March 11th between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm KidsMatter will be in the parking lot of Centennial Beach (500 Jackson Avenue, Naperville) giving away 1500 Stress Relief Care Bags to kids ages preschool through high school! Bags include a coloring book designed by students! (age appropriate!) Also in the bags are crayons or colored pencils, a stress ball, Play-Doh, scratch art, and more! We know kids are going through a lot right now. This is a fun, free boost for kids of all ages! Come on over to Centennial Beach on Thursday March 11 between 1:00 and 4:00 pm and pick up a free care bag! Just drive through and we’ll hand you the bag or bags you need through your car window. You don’t even have to get out of your car. We’ll be masked and socially distanced, following all guidelines! Centennial Beach: 500 Jackson Ave, Naperville.
For more information or questions, please contact
Sherilyn Hebel, Director of Programs at KidsMatter sherilyn@kidsmatter2us.org or 630-864-3960.
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.
ON DEMAND PAST EVENTS
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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