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Navigating Healthy Families and Real-World Parenting. All events are free and open to the public. No subscription and NO REGISTRATION required.

The Glenbard Parent Series (GPS): Navigating Healthy Families is here to bring the best of the best in the parenting world. Our high-profile authors, clinicians and educators share their research-based knowledge and practical wisdom. All caregivers, students and community members are welcome to these free virtual workshops. We present over 50 programs each year. Check out the brochure! You'll find an event on just what you need to bring your A-game to your family.

10/30/2026

Big Parenting Questions? GPS Has Experts for That!

College decisions. Anxiety. Perfectionism. School avoidance. Raising teens comes with plenty of questions—and GPS Parent Series is here to help families find answers!

November brings an outstanding lineup of FREE programs featuring nationally recognized experts, including Ana Homayoun (Nov. 5) on discovering meaningful college and career pathways, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen (Nov. 10) on overcoming perfectionism and social anxiety, and Ron Lieber and Jeff Selingo (Nov. 17) on choosing and paying for college. The November 5 and 17 events are part of our College and Career Discovery Series, designed to help students and families prepare for life after high school.

Additional programs explore children’s mental health, puberty, school avoidance and understanding the developing teen brain.

📬 Want to stay in the know without another flood of emails? Sign up for our once-weekly GPS email reminder featuring upcoming programs, convenient access links and detailed summaries of past presentations.

✨ 50+ programs each year. Trusted experts. Practical guidance. ALL FREE! Programs are offered at noon and 7 p.m. CT via Zoom. No registration or subscription required.

👉 Visit GPSParentSeries.org to explore upcoming events, browse our Past Programs video library and sign up for weekly reminders.

Know another family who could benefit? Please share GPS! Great advice is even better when we share it. 💙💛

10/30/2026

👀 Why aren't more families talking about GPS?

Imagine having access to nationally recognized authors, psychologists and researchers who can help you navigate some of life's biggest challenges—without spending a dime!

💙 Meet GPS Parent Series, a community resource that's been bringing expert advice to families and educators for more than 30 years!

🎓 College and career decisions
🧠 Anxiety, perfectionism and self-confidence
💛 Puberty and children's mental health
🎒 School avoidance and parenting challenges

And that's just a glimpse of what's coming in November!

✨ 50+ programs every year. Leading experts. Practical strategies. ALL FREE!

No subscription. No registration. Everyone is welcome!

🙌 A HUGE thank-you to our incredible community partners and sponsors! Your generosity and commitment help make these valuable conversations accessible to families everywhere. We couldn't do it without you!

📣 NEW TO GPS? You've just discovered a resource worth following!

👉 Explore upcoming events at https://gpsparentseries.org/upcoming-events/

💙💛 Help us spread the word! Follow GPS Parent Series, share this video and tag someone who could benefit. You might introduce a friend, colleague or family member to a resource they didn't know existed!

10/30/2026

😅 Just when you think you’ve figured out parenting, the next chapter drops.

College decisions. Anxiety. Perfectionism. Puberty. School avoidance. Five conversations that could change how you support the young people in your life

🎓 NOV. 5 | Ana Homayoun + Panel
Is college the finish line—or just the beginning?
Discover how to help students identify their strengths, explore career possibilities EARLY and take advantage of opportunities throughout high school and beyond.

🧠 NOV. 10 | Dr. Ellen Hendriksen
When did being “good enough” stop feeling like enough?
Learn how to recognize unhealthy perfectionism, quiet the inner critic and help young people build self-acceptance, confidence and resilience.

💰 NOV. 17 | Ron Lieber + Jeff Selingo
What if the best college isn’t the most expensive or prestigious?
Get insider guidance on finding the right college fit, understanding the REAL cost, navigating financial aid and making smarter decisions about your family’s investment.

💛 NOV. 18 | Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler + Catherine Price
Puberty starts earlier than many parents expect. Are we ready?
Explore how to support children ages 6–12 through the emotional, social and developmental changes of growing up.

🎒 NOV. 23 | Dr. Anthony Puliafico
What if “I don’t want to go to school” means something more?
Understand the anxiety and emotional distress behind school avoidance, recognize early warning signs and learn strategies to help kids return to school with confidence.

✨ Five powerful conversations. Leading experts. Practical takeaways. ZERO cost.

💙 All programs at noon and 7 p.m. CT via Zoom.
💛 No registration. No subscription. FREE for everyone, everywhere!

👉 Explore the full lineup at GPSParentSeries.org (link in bio).

Know a parent, teacher or counselor who could use one of these conversations or needs PD Credits? SHARE this reel!

10/27/2026

If your family had an organizational chart, would your name be in every box? 😂

CEO. Director of Scheduling. Chief Snack Officer. Chauffeur. Keeper of All the Things.

Oh, and you have a REAL job, too? 😅

What if having it all didn't mean DOING it all?

Join Dr. Corinne Low, Wharton economist, Glenbard graduate, and author of Having It All, for a fascinating look at what the DATA says about work-life balance, the invisible mental load, and creating stronger partnerships at home.

💛 Moms AND partners—this conversation is for BOTH of you!

📅 TOMORROW, Wednesday, Oct. 28
🕛 Noon & 7 p.m. CT via Zoom
📍 LIVE in person at noon at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn!

💙 GPS Parent Series is FREE for everyone! Celebrating 30 years of expert-led programs for families and educators. No registration required.

🔗 https://gpsparentseries.org/events/corinne-low/

👩‍❤️‍👨 Tag your favorite teammate in life—or share this with someone who could use a little more balance!

10/27/2026

CEO of the household. Director of Scheduling. Chief Snack Officer. And that’s BEFORE your actual job. 😂

Sound familiar?

Maybe having it all isn’t about DOING it all. 💛

Join Wharton economist, Glenbard graduate, and bestselling author Corinne Low to discover what the research says about the mental load, work-life balance, and building stronger partnerships at home.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 28
🕛 Noon & 7 p.m. CT via Zoom
📍 LIVE at noon at College of DuPage!

💙 FREE for everyone! GPS Parent Series brings 50+ expert programs to families and communities each year. No registration required.

🔗 GPSParentSeries.org

Tag your favorite teammate in life! 💛

10/26/2026

What if “having it all” isn’t about doing it all?

From Glenbard to the national stage—and now back home!

Glenbard graduate and Glen Ellyn native Corinne Low returns to our community on Wednesday, October 28, for a special GPS Parent Series presentation based on her book, Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women’s Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours.

Drawing on groundbreaking research, Low will explore how women navigate decisions about careers, family, relationships and personal fulfillment—and what the data reveals about creating a life that works for you.

🎤 Don’t miss this hometown opportunity! Join Dr. Low IN PERSON at noon at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, or participate virtually at noon or 7 p.m. CT.

✨ And that’s just the beginning!

November brings an incredible lineup of FREE GPS programs exploring the challenges families and young people face every day:

🎓 Nov. 5 | Ana Homayoun + Panel — Connecting college opportunities with career discovery.

🧠 Nov. 10 | Dr. Ellen Hendriksen — Overcoming social anxiety, perfectionism and your inner critic.

💰 Nov. 17 | Ron Lieber + Jeff Selingo — The nuts, bolts and secrets of selecting and paying for college.

💛 Nov. 18 | Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler + Catherine Price — Supporting children’s mental health through the crucial years of puberty.

🎒 Nov. 23 | Dr. Anthony Puliafico — Understanding school avoidance and helping children move forward.

🌎 Nov. 12 | Special B-PAC Panel — Navigating the American educational system, presented in Ukrainian, Russian and English.

✨ 50+ programs. Nationally recognized experts. Practical takeaways. ALL FREE!

💙 No registration. No subscription. Free for everyone, everywhere.

👉 Explore the full lineup at GPSParentSeries.org (link in bio).

Know someone who could benefit from these conversations? Share this carousel! Sometimes the right resource comes along at exactly the right time. 💛

10/24/2026

MOMS: If your brain has 47 tabs open, 12 reminders pending, and someone just asked, “What’s for dinner?”… this one’s for you! 😅💛

The career. The kids. The appointments. The laundry. The never-ending to-do list.

And apparently we’re supposed to find time for self-care, too? 😂

Good news: The answer might NOT be doing more. It might be doing things differently.

Join Corinne Low, Wharton economist, Glenbard graduate, and author of Having It All, as she shares what the DATA actually tells us about women, work-life balance, the invisible mental load, and how couples can create a happier, more equitable home life.

👩 Moms: You deserve some breathing room.
👨 Husbands: You’re invited, too! Teamwork makes the dream work.
💛 Everyone: Let’s rethink what “having it all” really means.

📅 Wednesday, October 28
🕛 Noon & 7 p.m. CT via Zoom
📍 BONUS: Meet Dr. Low in person at noon at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn!

💙 New to GPS Parent Series? We bring nationally recognized experts and bestselling authors to families and communities through 50+ FREE programs each year. Celebrating 30 years! No registration or subscription required.

🔗 GPSParentSeries.org

Tag someone who’s juggling ALL the things—or share this with your favorite teammate in life. 💛

10/22/2026

SHE CAN DO IT ALL. BUT WHAT IF THERE’S A BETTER WAY? 🤔

The career. The kids. The appointments. The meals. The schedules. The never-ending mental checklist. The invisible mental load of motherhood.

And somehow, she’s supposed to make it all look effortless. 😅

Moms, struggling with work-life balance or burnout? Husbands, want to better support your wives and share the mental load? This conversation is for BOTH of you.

What if the answer isn’t better time management or another self-care routine—but rethinking how we share the load?

Join Corinne Low, Wharton economist, Glenbard graduate, and author of “Having It All,” for a fascinating, research-backed look at why women feel so overwhelmed—and what couples can actually DO about it.

💡 Discover how to:

✅ Share the mental load and emotional labor of family life
✅ Create a more equitable partnership at home
✅ Navigate career, parenting, and household pressures
✅ Replace guilt and burnout with practical solutions

📅 Wednesday, October 28
🕛 Noon & 7 p.m. CT via Zoom
📍 PLUS: See Dr. Low LIVE at noon at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn!

💙 New to GPS Parent Series? We’re celebrating over 30 years of bringing nationally recognized experts, bestselling authors, and practical parenting advice to families and communities. With 50+ programs each year, GPS is FREE for everyone, everywhere. No registration or subscription required!

🔗 GPSParentSeries.org

👩‍❤️‍👨 Know a mom who’s carrying too much? Send this her way. Better yet, invite your partner and watch together. Because when we share the load, everyone has more room to thrive. 🤗

10/21/2026

👀 What do college decisions, perfectionism and women’s success have in common?

GPS has FREE expert advice for ALL of them! 🙌🏼

From navigating college decisions to quieting your inner critic, GPS Parent Series is bringing BIG conversations and practical solutions to families and educators everywhere!

💙 FIRST UP: A HOMETOWN CONNECTION!

Glenbard graduate and Glen Ellyn native Dr. Corinne Low returns October 28 to explore what research reveals about women’s lives, careers and fulfillment. Attendees will gain practical tools to thoroughly review their professional goals and balance them against household responsibilities, all while learning how to effectively safeguard mental health.

🎤 See her LIVE at noon at College of DuPage! Or join via Zoom at noon or 7 p.m. CT.
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🎓 TWO CAN’T-MISS COLLEGE & CAREER EVENTS!

Part of our GPS College and Career Readiness Series:

📚 Nov. 5 | Ana Homayoun + Panel — Discover how to connect college opportunities with students’ strengths, interests and future careers.

💰 Nov. 17 | Ron Lieber + Jeff Selingo — Get expert guidance on choosing a college, understanding costs and making informed financial decisions.

PLUS, upcoming programs explore perfectionism, social anxiety, children’s mental health, school avoidance and the developing teen brain.

✨ 50+ programs. Nationally recognized experts. Real-life takeaways. ALL FREE!

No registration. No subscription. Just valuable insights for parents, educators and our entire community.

👉 Explore the lineup at GPSParentSeries.org (link in bio).

💛 Know someone who could benefit? Share this post!

10/20/2026

The college conversation shouldn’t start with ‘Where?’ It should start with ‘Why?’ And ‘How much?

💭 How do we help students discover what comes next—without overwhelming them or breaking the bank?

From finding the RIGHT college and career path to understanding the REAL cost of higher education, GPS Parent Series is partnering with College of DuPage to bring together nationally recognized experts to help families everywhere make confident, informed decisions.

🚀 TWO FREE EVENTS. BIG QUESTIONS. PRACTICAL ANSWERS.

🟡 NOV. 5 | ANA HOMAYOUN & DISTINGUISHED PANEL
Purposeful Paths: Connecting College Opportunity and Career Discovery

Help students look beyond rankings, expectations and traditional definitions of success to discover opportunities aligned with their interests, strengths and goals.

🟡 NOV. 17 | RON LIEBER & JEFF SELINGO
Selecting and Paying for College: The Nuts, Bolts and Secrets

Get an insider’s perspective on college admissions, financial aid and the decisions that can shape a family’s financial future.

✨ These are programs #2 and #3 in the GPS College and Career Discovery Series, designed to help families and educators prepare students for life beyond high school.

📅 Both events: Noon & 7 p.m. CT via Zoom

✅ FREE for everyone, everywhere
✅ No registration or subscription
✅ Practical insights from leading experts

🏫 SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNSELORS & EDUCATORS: GPS Parent Series and College of DuPage have paired up for an exciting mini-series designed to help schools share valuable College and Career Readiness information with families that supports the requirements of the PaCE Framework.
Please share this FREE resource with your students, families and colleagues! Every family deserves access to trustworthy information and expert guidance as they navigate these important decisions.

🎓 COLLEGE IS A BIG DECISION. THE PATH TO GET THERE SHOULDN’T BE A MYSTERY.

🔗 GPSParentSeries.org

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596 Crescent Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL
60137

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(630) 942-7668

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