Webinar – “Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves”

A free webinar providing practical ways to ease your child’s anxiety before doctor appointments, school events or the busy holiday season

STARNET Chicago and the Chicago Children’s Theatre will host a virtual workshop, “Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves,” on Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Social stories and narratives are simple, highly effective tools that help children navigate new, unexpected or overwhelming experiences with confidence.

Join Sam Mauceri to explore social stories and how they can help reduce anxiety. Sam will provide ways to make everyday transitions easier for children and families, including:

• Simple, step-by-step techniques to create quick social stories right at home
• Tips for providing a smoother, lower-stress holiday season
• Practical ways to ease your child’s anxiety before doctor appointments, school, and other events

You’ll leave this workshop feeling energized, empowered and ready to help you and your child navigate new experiences with confidence.

The webinar is free. Parents, family caregivers and family educators are welcome to attend.

• Register for “Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves” in English.
• Register for “Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves” in Spanish.

For questions, please contact Tareema Jean-Baptiste at (773) 553-5596 or ttjeanbaptiste@cps.edu.