KidsMatter EVENTS
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UPCOMING FREE PUBLIC EVENTS
KidsMatter and
Glenbard Parent Series present:
Being T.H.E.R.E.: Five Ways to Actively Engage Young People
Shaun Derik, Live Life Well Week Speaker
Thursday February 18, 2021
7:00 pm
Details coming soon
Community Read — Educated: A Memoir
Tara Westover, author in conversation with
Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens
Tuesday February 23, 2021
7:00 pm
Uplifting All Children to Cultivate Critical Wellness:
Race and Culture Matter — Black History Month Special Event
Dr. Tyrone Howard
Thursday February 25, 2021
7:00 pm
Details coming soon
Selectively Looking the Other Way
Catherine Pearlman, PHD, LCSW
Tuesday March 2, 2021
7:00 pm
Ignore It: Increase Parenting Satisfaction by
Selectively Looking the Other Way
Catherine Pearlman, PHD, LCSW
Tuesday March 2, 2021
7:00 pm
Details coming soon
Heather E. McGown and panel
Tuesday March 9, 2021
7:00 pm
Your Turn: How to Be an Adult
Julie Lythcott-Harris
Tuesday March 16, 2021
7:00 pm
Details coming soon
KidsMatter presents
Mental Health Forum:
Dr. Laura Bokar
Wednesday March 10, 2021
7:00 pm
Ages PreK through High School. Free stress relief care bags will be distributed at Centennial Beach parking lot 1-4 pm
KidsMatter Community Job Fair
Come and safely join us at our outdoor, socially distanced in-person Job Fair! All guidelines will be followed as you get the opportunity to meet with potential employers at this in person Job Fair event!
Saturday May 8, 2021
10:00am- 1:00pm
UPCOMING EVENT
KidsMatter Distributing 1500 Stress Relief Care Bags
in the Community!
Thursday, March 11
1:00 – 4:00 pm
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
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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