BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN NAME:Aurora Public Library District X-WR-CALNAME:Aurora Public Library District BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e81185bf-e2d2-4c8d-8d08-280747ca8a1b SEQUENCE:0 DTSTAMP:20260724T144311Z DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T190000 SUMMARY:Building Strong Family Communication LOCATION:Santori Library\nSantori Library X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Santori Library;X-APPLE-RA DIUS=10;X-TITLE=Santori Library:geo:41.757176,-88.319902 GEO:41.757176;-88.319902 DESCRIPTION:Strong communication is key to healthy family relationships. T his workshop shares strategies to help parents connect with their children and navigate challenges. Presented by educator Ricardo Castro..\nhttps:// aurora.libnet.info/event/16737013 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Presenter's Biography:

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Ricardo "Ri cky" Castro \;is the 2017 Illinois Teacher of the Year\, a nationally recognized educator\, and the son of immigrant parents. Growing up in Chic ago\, Ricky faced challenges that could have led him down a very different path. Instead\, the guidance of caring adults and strong family support h elped him discover his potential and transform his future.

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As a te acher and mentor\, Ricky has dedicated his career to helping young people develop confidence\, resilience\, and leadership skills. In this parenting session\, he shares practical strategies for strengthening communication with children\, building trust\, setting high expectations\, and fostering positive relationships at home. Through personal stories and real-life ex periences\, Ricky will inspire parents to recognize the powerful influence they have in shaping their children's future and helping them become succ essful\, responsible leaders in today's world.

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