Florissa

04/24/2026

There's no way to be a perfect parent, but a million ways to be a good one ~Jill Churchill

04/24/2026

Your children need your presence more than your presents ~Jesse Jackson

04/24/2026

Each day of our lives, we make deposits into the memory bank of our children ~Charles Swindoll

04/23/2026

Mark you calendars!! Kreider has TWO major events coming up!

10th Annual Florissa 5k - June 13th at Sauk Valley College. This events supports our children's division of Kreider Services. Come and spend the morning with us for your morning walk or run.

13th Annual Meaningful Day Golf Outing - July 9th at Lost Nation Golf Course. All funds raised from this event go directly to the individuals that we support here at Kreider Services.

We hope you will join us for these events - your participation helps make meaningful opportunities possibly for the people we serve.

04/21/2026

Today, thousands ran the Boston Marathon… and while we may not be logging those miles, we can still show up in a big way for our community. 🧡

Join Florissa in the HOPE Series 2026—four races, ONE community, all working to end the stigma around mental health.

Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, there’s a place for you:

🏃‍♀️ May 16th: Run for Brain Health (Road 5K or Trail 5K)
👨‍👩‍👧 June 13th: Florissa Family 5K
💛 July 11th: NAMI Sauk Area 5K
🍎 October 10th: Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run (5K or Half Marathon)

Sign up for all 4 at once and snag a HOPE Series hoodie—but more importantly, be part of something that really matters.

Because every step supports children, families, and a stronger, more connected community. 👟

Ready to join?
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Sterling/HopeSeries

Run for Brain Health 5k
NAMI Sauk Area 5K
Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run

The Hope Series is on Saturday May 16, 2026.

04/17/2026

What is your sharenting style? Common Sense Media has some great conversation starters to have with your children about posting / removing images and videos of them online. Check-it out this weekend!

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/sharenting-slip-ups?fbclid=IwdGRleARPBn5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeND3lHn_TQ8Fwo3AoQhitAly3bHVxnotNThn1jJHIZSDOwJrRHGsxNh7W9D8_aem_k36nwIQLd7kYbZ8jbDr4gg

Learn with your child how to protect their digital identity and the importance of asking for permission to share. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

04/13/2026

Just around the corner - a fun event for siblings of children with special needs hosted by the Dixon Park District. Sign up now!

04/12/2026

We’re excited to share Barb Clark will be back in Illinois for another FASD training! The format will be a two-day training offered in-person (and virtually) on May 6–7, 2026 in Park Ridge, IL (or via Zoom).

This training is open to both Illinois professionals and families. You can find registration at the link included in the flyer. This is an incredible opportunity and we’d love to connect with you there!

04/10/2026

Loving her content! Jennifer Ann Counseling

More slight changes to try this weekend: “Even if” instead of “What if”. Try it with your kids, or even for yourself, and let us know what you think!

04/10/2026

A little change going into the weekend. 🥳

04/07/2026

Don't miss the sign-up for our free Sibling Workshop! We still have a few openings. Registration deadline is April 12th!

04/06/2026

Happy Autism Acceptance Month!

In clinical work, we don’t see autism as a linear spectrum.

We see patterns of strengths and needs across domains—communication, sensory processing, executive functioning, and social understanding.

A pie chart captures this far better than a line.

Acceptance starts with recognizing that variability. ♾️