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Upcoming Events

Tue May, 6 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Ronald Ferguson

Early Childhood Event -- Everyday Principles to Grow Happy, Healthy and Smart Young Children

Tue Mar, 25 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Mary Ann Little

How to NOT Raise a Narcissist in an All-About-Me World

Past Programs

Thu Feb, 29 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Lori Desautels

The Eyes Are Never Quiet: Listening Behind the Behaviors of Kids.

Wed Nov, 30 2022 @ noon and 7pm CST

Timothy Fong MD and Tom Farley

Remembering Chris Farley: Addiction, Love and Forgiveness

Wed Aug, 28 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Early Childhood Event -- Solutions for Fear, Worry and Anxiety in Young Children

Thu Jan, 30 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Tina Payne Bryson and Georgie Wisen-Vincent

Early Childhood Event -- The Way of Play: Little Moments -- Big Connections

Wed Oct, 2 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Mariana Proske Gutierrez

B-PAC: Early Childhood Event -- Criar al niño pequeño a través de crisis, mala conducta y rabietas / Parenting the Young Child Through Meltdowns, Misbehavior and Tantrums

Tue Dec, 5 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Michelle Icard

8 Failures/Setbacks That Can Create Success

Tue Mar, 19 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Emily Kline

The School of Hard Talks: Motivational Interviewing for Better Conversations and Stronger Relationships

Wed May, 1 2024 @ 7-8pm CST

Judith Warner

And Then They Stopped Talking to Me: Surviving Middle School

Wed Sep, 6 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Matthew Nock

Let's Talk About It! Suicide and Other Destructive Behaviors

Thu Jan, 16 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Donna Jackson Nakazawa

The Adverse Childhood Experiences Guided Journal: A Workshop for Parents

Tue Feb, 4 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Emma Goldberg

Future Proof: Positioning Students for the Changing Tide of Work

Tue Aug, 22 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Rebecca Rolland

The Art and ABC’s of Talking With Children to Build Skills and Connection with Rebecca Rolland

Tue Apr, 16 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Tina Payne Bryson

Raising Kids Who Feel Safe, Seen & Secure: The Power of Showing Up

Details

Thu Apr, 4 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Lynn Lyons

Anxiety Audit: How to Help the Kids in Your Life

Details

Wed Nov, 20 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Nic Sheff in coversation with Jessica Lahey

Hope and Recovery are Possible: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

Thu Nov, 2 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Shauna Shapiro

The Power of Mindfulness to Increase Calm and Joy in Young Children

Tue Feb, 27 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart

Parenting Your Young Child through Misbehavior, Meltdowns and Tantrums

Tue Dec, 10 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Ana Homayoun

The New Blueprint and Essential Skills to Thrive in School, Career and Life.

Thu Aug, 22 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Aliza Pressman with Dr. Lisa Damour

5 Essential Skills for Powerful Resilient Kids

Thu Mar, 6 2025 @ noon and 7pm CST

Sarah Vinson MD

Better Days: Supporting Kids' Mental Wellness When Things Aren’t OK

Thu Aug, 24 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Peg Dawson and Dr. Richard Guare

Smart But Scattered: The Executive Functioning Approach to Help Kids Reach Their Potential

Tue Aug, 29 2023 @ noon and 7pm CST

Jennifer Wallace

Never Enough: Inspiring Balanced Achievement, Self-Confidence and The Power of Mattering

Tue Apr, 23 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Robyn Silverman

How to Talk to Kids About Anything and Make Tough Talks Easier

Details

Wed Apr, 10 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Laurence Steinberg

You and Your “Almost” Adult Child: How to Grow Together in Challenging Times

Mon Aug, 26 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Amy Cuddy with Rosalind Wiseman

Presence: Using Body Language and the Mind to Boost Confidence, Performance Under Stress and Social Bravery

Tue Aug, 27 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Alok Kanojia

How to Raise a Healthy Gamer: Navigate Power Struggles and Build Better Screen Habits (to Transform Your Relationship With Your Kid)

Wed Sep, 4 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Becky Kennedy with Lori Gottlieb

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

Wed Sep, 11 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Ali Mattu

HYBRID EVENT -- Anxiety and Stress Reduction Strategies for Teens and Adults

Wed Sep, 18 2024 @ 7-8pm CST

Michelle Zauner with Kelly Corrigan

COMMUNITY READ -- "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir"

Details

Tue Oct, 8 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Jeffrey Selingo

Who Gets In And Why: A Year Inside College Admissions -- UPDATED ZOOM LINKS

Mon Sep, 30 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Edward Hallowell

Driven to Distraction: The New Science to Shift from Deficits to Strengths – ADHD & More

Tue Sep, 24 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Andrew Solomon

Far From the Tree: The Many Ways of Unconditional Love and Acceptance

Thu Sep, 12 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST

Dr. Hector Montenegro

B-PAC: Lecciones de Vida para Criar a un Adolescente del Siglo XXI / Life Lessons for Raising a 21st Century Teen

Details

Thu Oct, 17 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. John Duffy

HYBRID EVENT -- Supporting Our Teens in Challenging Times: The Power of Hope

Tue Oct, 22 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Laura Koehler

HYBRID EVENT -- Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal

Tue Oct, 29 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Melinda Wenner Moyer

How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids

Mon Oct, 28 2024 @ 6-8pm CST

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

In-Person GREAT READ at College of DuPage — "Gods of Jade and Shadow"

Wed Dec, 11 2024 @ noon-1:30 and 7:00-8:30pm CST

Elizabeth Hamblet

Preparing Students with Disabilities for Success at College

Thu Nov, 7 2024 @ noon-1:30 and 7-8:30pm CST

Ron Lieber

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

Thu Nov, 21 2024 @ 6-8pm CST SPANISH ONLY

Dr. Ferney Ramirez

IN PERSON B-PAC in Spanish: Cómo ayudar a los adolescentes a gestionar sus emociones para lograr un mayor bienestar / How to Help Teens Manage Their Emotions for Greater Wellbeing

Thu Oct, 10 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST

Lissete Ochoa and Lizette Ramirez

B-PAC: Planificar el éxito en el instituto y más allá: El proceso de solicitud de ingreso en la Universidad / Planning for Success in High School and Beyond: The College Application Process

Details

Wed Dec, 4 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Emily Edlynn

HYBRID EVENT -- Common Sense Parenting: Happier Parents & Confident Kids

Thu Sep, 19 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST

Chris Herren, former NBA player

HYBRID EVENT -- Prevention Starts With All: The Chris Herren Story -- 7 p.m. ONLY

Details

Thu Nov, 14 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Kara Alaimo

Over the Influence: Why Social Media Is Toxic for Teens and How to Limit its Impact

Thu Dec, 5 2024 @ 7-8:30pm CST SPANISH ONLY

Susanna Melón and Distinguished Panel

B-PAC in Spanish: Encuentra tu futuro en la noche universitaria / Find Your Future at College Night

Details

Tue Sep, 17 2024 @ 6-7pm CST

VaLarie Humphrey

IN PERSON FUSE EVENT: Own Your Own Future & Student Recognition Event

Tue Dec, 17 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Timothy Wahlberg

Strengthening T(w)een Socialization Skills for Better Interpersonal Relationships

Wed Nov, 13 2024 @ 7-8pm CST

An Evening with Best Buddies (Friendship Program for People with Special Needs)

IN PERSON: Film Screening: "Saving Superman"