May 17th, 2021
	
	 
	
	This FREE event consists of TWO sessions.
Session 1 (9:00 - 12:00): Building Joyful Rigorous Classroom Spaces Through Play by Kristi Mraz - As we reflect and recover from a year like no other, it is easy to linger on the things we lost. This year also presents us with an ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 17th, 2021
	
	 
	
	This FREE event consists of TWO sessions.
Session 1 - Culturally Responsive Self-Care for Early Childhood Professionals
Dr. Julie Nicholson and Dr. LaWanda Wesley
This training begins by discussing why self-care should be understood as a central component of quality and ethical work in serving young children and their families and the importance ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	A commonly overlooked aspect of our health is hydration.  While it might not sound as important as nutrition and exercise, staying well hydrated is critical to overall health and well-being.  This means that many of us likely aren’t drinking as much water as we should—and we can’t perform our best ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Learn about the benefits of quitting smoking and the strategies and tools that have helped others.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	An overview of the 2020 Illinois Youth Survey results for DeKalb County, discussion on the impact of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and other drugs on teenage brains, and substance use prevention efforts and resources for DeKalb County.
Facilitated by Beth Fisher, Northwestern Medicine 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Maintaining a normal blood pressure is vital to good health. Highlights of the DASH Eating Plan and how it can help reduce blood pressure will be discussed. Learn current blood pressure guidelines and how elevated blood pressure can impact your health.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	How much is too much sugar? Learn about natural versus added sugar and the impact sugar can have on your health. Discover how much sugar the average American consumes, where it comes from, and how to incorporate new ways to reduce sugar from your diet.
Facilitated by Marci Millburg, Northwestern Medicine 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	This session addresses understanding trauma and how daily life during a pandemic may cause stress along with discussing coping strategies for stress management and support. Coping strategies will cover self-care for kids and grown-ups.
Facilitated by Lynnea Erickson Laskowski, Safe Passage 
	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	Learn about stress and the effect it can have on your health. Develop strategies to manage stress through diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications. Gain an insight into mindful eating and how to apply it to everyday life. Explore other practices to be mindful and present in daily living.
Facilitated by Marci ...read more	
		
	
	
										
	
		May 7th, 2021
	
	 
	
	This session addresses understanding how to help your child cope with and manage their social and emotional well-being during and after the pandemic.
Facilitated by Monique Shaw M.S.W QMHP & Miriam Ojaghi Ed.D., DeKalb ROE