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LLL EUS
LLLI
Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference
Saturday, March 29, 2008

Session I
9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

101  BREASTFFEDING IN PUBLIC:  From hiding under a blanket to legislative protection
Marsha Walker , RN, IBCLC
 
102  RITES OF PASSAGE: Celebrating your child’s life changes with meaningful, heartfelt, and positive rituals, for boys and girls.
Morgan Kennedy Henderson and Tony Lorenzen
 
103  BREASTFEEDING AND BREAST HEALTH: A look at breast health through puberty, pregnancy, and lactation.  Includes a discussion about breast care and changes during menopause as well as diagnostic procedures such as various breast-imaging techniques. (CEU)
Michelle Helgeson, CNM, MPH.
 
104  HEALTHIEST KID IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD:  Ten ways to get your family on the right nutritional track.
Robert Sears, MD, FAAP
 
105  KANGAROO CARE:  Importance of close physical contact for breastfed babies, full term and in the neonatal intensive care unit.  (CEU)
Debbie Page, RN, IBCLC
 
106  SIBLING RIVALRY, SIBLING LOVE: Understanding healthy sibling interactions. Helping children develop relationship skills that will serve them through life.
Muriel Kramer
 
107 MAINTAINING A SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIP WHILE ATTACHMENT PARENTING:
Find ways and time for parents to strengthen and enjoy their relationship while raising the children. Couples are encouraged to attend this session together.
Mary and Peter Kniaz
 
108  CAN I STILL HELP? Ways for retired and seasoned Leaders to continue to contribute to the future of La Leche League.
Jan Chetelat and Amy Shaw
 

General Session
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

VACCINES:  Making an Educated Decision for your Children.
Robert Sears, MD, FAAP

Session II
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

201  ATTACHMENT PARENTING FOR YOUR TODDLER: A look at this style of parenting and how it brings out the best in your baby.
Marie Spadaro
 
202  IS LA LECHE LEAGUE LEADERSHIP FOR YOU? : Learn about the prerequisites of applying for leadership, Leader responsibilities and what to expect during the application period.
Yoko Taylor
 
203  WHEN YOUR PARENTING STYLE IS QUESTIONED: Responding to the attitudes of those who may disagree with your parenting choices and evaluating your reactions to them. (Fathers only) 
Storm King
 
204  EXTENDED NURSING: A look at breastfeeding your three year old and up.
Janna Frelich and Love Albrecht-Howard
 
205  TRAVELING ONCE THE CHILDREN ARE GROWN:  Ideas and tips for traveling with family and friends; learn about the LLLI Alumnae trips, cruising, and how to travel light.
Anne White, Margie Mannke and Charlie Hickey
 
206  HOMEOPATHY FOR CHILDREN: Treating  your child's ear aches, rashes, croup, and other common illnesses.  Practical skills will be emphasized.
Rodd Stockwell, MD
 
207  VOLUNTEER ADVENTURES FOR TEENS: Volunteer opportunities your teenagers can participate in locally or around the world to benefit themselves and others.
Kimberley Harding
 
208  BABY-WEARING: Demonstrations of different carriers, ways to breastfeed in the carrier, and  ways to carry a toddler.
Melissa Gentile
 

 

Session III
3:15 p.m. - 4:30 pm


301  ATTACHMENT PARENTING YOUR SEVEN to TEN YEAR OLD: How do you stay attached now that your child is too big to carry or nurse? The importance of attachment right through the teen years. 
Marie Spadaro
 
302 TEACHING CHILDREN FEELING WORDS: How to teach children to use feeling words to express their emotions; resolving undesirable behavior.
Suellen Slater
 
303 NIGHTTIME PARENTING: A look at various options for nighttime parenting.
Brenda Allair
 
304  A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE:  Find out how Leaders in our Area are involved in a few ongoing research projects, with a view of technological things to come.
Lezlie Densmore and Janna Frelich
 
305  INFANT MASSAGE:  Learn massage techniques that will enhance bonding and attachment, relieve colic, and relax baby
Laura Viale, LMT
 
306  BIRTH: WELCOMING THE PHYSICAL CHALLENGE:  A look at the rewards and challenges of experiencing the process of birth, with a discussion of our cultural attitudes and beliefs about pain in childbirth.
Nancy King and Sheila Roberts
 
307  MEDICATIONS FOR THE NURSING MOTHER AND BABY: When a mother and/or baby needs medications or medical treatment for an illness; choosing options and dialoguing with your medical professionals and support system. (CEU)
Susan Browne, MD
 
308  LESS IS MORE:   Short-and long-term advantages to an old-fashioned lifestyle. Ideas for simplifying and enriching our family life in this high-tech age.     
Sally Newell