Chasing Dreams Learning Center - Northwest Indiana

01/14/2026

FYI on new changes!

01/14/2026

01/14/2026

We had so much fun at Saturday Craft Club. We can’t wait for next month.
Thank you Cathy Neuffer and Tom for providng the fun on our Saturday morning.
We appreciate YOU!

01/14/2026

Here’s the opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns.

Learn about the Jan. 29 Day of Action at the Statehouse in this week's e-newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/arcind/the-arc-of-indiana-news-6211224

01/13/2026

YES, this is so true!

01/13/2026

Hey football fans! Jeff and Noah are selling Super Bowl squares to help fund free independent skill programs for them and their friends. $20 per square. Payouts will be: first quarter $125. Halftime $250. Third quarter $125. Final $500. Leave your square number in the comments iand purchase your square using the QR code or https://givebutter.com/9uavc6

01/12/2026

Wishing you the most incredible day!!

01/12/2026

Mattel Inc. is introducing an autistic Barbie on Monday as the newest member of its line intended to celebrate diversity, joining a collection that already includes Barbies with Down syndrome, a blind Barbie, a Barbie and a Ken with vitiligo, and other models the toymaker added to make its fashion dolls more inclusive.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/LihD5F

01/12/2026

FYI if your looking for ASL classes.

It’s here again! Be sure to check this out and register! Find more information as you register.
Repost off 🎉 Who’s ready to take FREE online ASL classes with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf? 🤟

Registration opens today! https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/

Choose ASL 1, ASL 2, or both—and start your class immediately after registering. Learn at your own pace from anywhere.

🗓 Registration closes February 12 — don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up today and start learning ASL!

Many thanks to the Oklahoma School for the Deaf Foundation for their generous support in making these FREE online ASL classes possible!
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Flyer for Oklahoma School for the Deaf advertising FREE Online ASL Classes. Green and white design with OSD bison logo at top. A woman on the right is signing in ASL. Text highlights self-paced classes, January–June 2026 dates, and free registration with optional donations. A QR code and registration link are shown at the bottom.

01/12/2026

🎲 Friday Friends Game Night is almost here! 🎲

We’re just 5 days away, and we already have 10 friends signed up—which is amazing! 💙 There’s still room for more, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us, now’s the time.

Come hang out, play games, laugh, and connect in a welcoming, inclusive space with friends old and new. Game Night is always a favorite!

📅 This Friday
🎉 Friday Friends Game Night
📍 See flier for details

📧 To register or ask questions, email chasingdreamsfridayfriends@gmail.com

Feel free to share this post or tag a friend who might like to join us- we’d love to see you there! 😊

01/11/2026

Teaching our kids calming techniques gives them tools to cope when they’re uncomfortable—or facing situations they have to navigate again and again. Without those tools, they can feel stuck in constant inner turmoil.

What is the difference between calming and coping strategies?

Calming strategies are things we can do to manage feelings in the moment. For example, if we are having a disagreement with another person, you might take deep breaths to help yourself calm down.

Coping strategies are things we can do along with calming strategies to manage feelings that last a longer period of time. For example, if you are still feeling unsettled hours or even days after the disagreement, you might talk about your feelings with a trusted person or reframe your thoughts about the situation.

Our Resource Library has a visual handout about calming and coping strategies. It is available for free at the link below.

🔗 https://adscresources.advocatehealth.com/resources/calming-vs-coping-strategies/