Programs packed with parenting tools at Schaumburg Library this summer

Schaumburg Township District Library is set to offer multiple programs specifically for parents this summer.

Being a parent is no easy task. From online safety to gender identity to making time for yourself, there's a lot to know, understand and consider as a parent. This summer, Schaumburg Library is ready to help parents be the best they can be.

Staying Safe & Being Safe on Social Media: Parents and teens can join the Library online on Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. to learn about the impact of social media on teens. Discuss peer interaction, interpersonal skills, self-image and self-esteem, plus the general pros and cons of social media.

Gender Identity - A Parent's Guide: Our Whole Lives of Oak Park will lead an online, interactive conversation about how parents can best support their child's journey through gender identity on Thursday, June 30 at 7 p.m.

Mindful Parent Group: This group meets online twice each month to help parents learn to be present in the moment and find ways to calm their mind and body. Join the group Wednesdays, July 13 and 27, and August 17 and 31, with each meeting at 6 p.m.

Autism Resources & Information: Blue Light ABA Consultants will help demystify autism and provide resources for parents and family with loved ones on the spectrum on Saturday, August 6 at 1 p.m. at the Library's Hanover Park Branch.

Registration for all programs mentioned above is open now. Visit SchaumburgLibrary.org/events or call (847) 985-4000 to register or to learn more. The Central Library is located at 130 S. Roselle Rd. in Schaumburg. The Hanover Park Branch Library is located at 1266 Irving Park Rd. in Hanover Park.

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