July 12th, 2021
Stress is high during these times and having to spend hours on end with your family can be hard! During this session you'll learn how to de-stress, how to build relationships stronger during CoVID, and how to solve disagreements in a healthy manner.
Facilitated by JJ Wett, Youth Service Bureau
July 12th, 2021
Learning about the three types of stress and how not to pass that stress on to your children.
Facilitated by Jacque Haacker, Youth Service Bureau
May 21st, 2021
Build strength and stamina in this fun, family workout! This class is all about variety! All of the activities are designed to make you stronger, healthier and more confident in your abilities. This class is suitable for people of all fitness levels, abilities, and ages.
Presented by Kishwaukee YMCA staff onsite ...read more
May 21st, 2021
It’s a high-energy, motivating, Latin-flavored dance party that fuses aerobic fitness with fast and slow rhythms to burn calories and tone the body. You will leave feeling empowered and energized, regardless of your fitness level or age.
Presented by Kishwaukee YMCA staff onsite at Kishwaukee YMCA
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