LaLeche of MARIVT

Saturday Session Descriptions

Session I

101 Good Latch, Bad Latch: Nuances of Attachment
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC
A discussion of how infants use the tongue during breastfeeding, as well as triggers for infant feeding behaviors, and ways to optimize attachment for each mother-baby pair. CEU/CERP

102 Working It Out: Breastfeeding and Working Outside the Home
Hilary Black and Janna Frelich
Tips and tricks for managing pumping in the workplace, nursing your baby, family needs, childcare and work demands.

103 Parenting the Spirited Child
Meghan Bernash and Avanya Manasseh
Join a panel of parents as they discuss strategies they’ve used for parenting their spirited children and what worked at different stages.

104 Mothering and Fathering: Healthy Differences
Krishyon and Tony Young
Discuss the differences between the way men and women problem solve, communicate and parent, and how you can both be right.

105 Seasoned Leaders: Why LLL Needs Them
Mary Ann Cahill, Mary Jeanne Hickey, Leslie Simpson and Judy Dorr
A discussion of why LLL still needs Leaders who are beyond the nursing phase.

Session II

201 Red Flags for Breastfeeding Helpers
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC
A discussion of ways breastfeeding helpers distinguish between harmless, temporary issues during lactation, and signs and symptoms of serious conditions that require immediate referral to a health professional. CEU/CERP

202 Finding Balance in Attachment Parenting
Andrea Marcovici
Identify and practice practical techniques for balancing loving guidance, healthy limits, and intelligent discipline.

203 How the Birth Experience Effects Breastfeeding
Kim Bradlee, MW CH HBCE and Yvonne Maalouf, IBCLC
Discuss the impact of the birth experience on breastfeeding and ways to help mothers work through to a positive breastfeeding experience. CEU/CERP

204 Family Dynamics: When Parenting Styles of Adult Children Differ
Susan Browne, MD and Helene Scheff
A discussion of ways to keep the relationships cozy and develop happy relationships with the grandchildren when adult children parent differently than they were parented.

205 Are You Interested in LLL Leadership?
Wendy Sullivan
Exploring the road to leadership, along with the important role of the La Leche League Leader in her community.

Session III

301 Whatcha Say, Baby? Infant Communication
Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC
Infant communication is explored with the goal of supporting responsive parenting. Includes a brief introduction to conditions that might impact breastfeeding through the lens of infant facial expressions and motor responses. CEU/CERP

302 Raising Resilient Children
Rita Fishburn-Gibbs
Preparing your children for the ups and downs of life and infusing them with essential bounce-back skills and abilities.

303 How Parenting Practices Affect Breastfeeding
Kathy Drury and Andrea Marcovici
Learn ways to guide your child through life by following your own heart and soul, not the crowd. We will talk about parenting styles from best-selling parenting books.

304 Demystifying Hypnosis
Kim Bradlee, MW CH HBCE
Explore the benefits and uses of hypnosis. Hypnotherapist Kim Bradlee will speak about HypnoBirthing, along with many more aspects of hypnosis during the childbearing years and beyond.

305 Whole Foods for the Whole Busy Family
Amy Cortright
Quick, clever, cost-conscious recipes and ideas for wholesome family meals.

Session IV

401 Hand Expression: How, When, and Why (& Why We Should Be Teaching it to Dads Too!)
Kathy Abbott, IBCLC
Whether you are trying to increase your milk supply, get rid of a stubborn plugged duct, or have lost electricity and can’t get your pump to work, all mothers (& their partners!) should know this simple method for expressing milk. CEU/CERP

402 What Children Learn From Their Parents’ Marriage
Krishyon and Tony Young
Explore what your marriage may be modeling for your children and ways you can bring out the best in one another.

403 Growing Up in LLL: How It All Turns Out
Avanya Manasseh, Ariana Robinson, Darlene Utzinger
Mother and daughter La Leche League Leaders share how LLL philosophy and volunteer work shaped their lives, parenting and relationships.

404 The Art of Roughhousing
Lawrence Cohen, PhD
A discussion of how roughhousing builds parent-child connection and secure attachment (which are the basis for future success in life), the ways it can help build confidence, and ways it can help with everyday upsets and bigger difficulties in family life.

405 Alumnae Get Together
Susan Giroux, Mary Jeanne Hickey and Ann White
Join Alumnae Leaders for a get together and discussion of their recent trip to St. Augustine and the La Leche Shrine. Hear about fun Alumnae happenings here and elsewhere.