La Leche League of Georgia
Contact
Sarah Baugh - Online Registration Coordinator
La Leche League of Georgia
sarah.LLLconference@gmail.com
La Leche League of Georgia
Breastfeeding & Parenting
Conference
Every profession sponsors conferences at which participants can learn from each other as well as speakers. These conferences are for continually learning and keeping up-to-date with their profession. Conferences are used to network, share experiences, and gain new ideas for tackling their day-to-day concerns. Well, parenting is our most important profession and you can go to conferences, too!
LLL of Georgia sponsors Area Conferences which are designed specifically for parents, those who are breastfeeding, and those who are exploring the later years of childhood. The hotel halls are filled with babies, mothers, dads, and older children. The playrooms resound with laughter and toddlers play happily on the floor in session rooms. Come to our Area Conferences which are designed to enhance your parenting skills!
SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2012
SESSION I 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Join the Athens-Clarke County Recycling and Cooperative Extension in this family friendly vermicomposting session. We will discuss composting with worms, how to construct a homemade worm bin and even get our hands dirty in a working worm bin.Then, we’ll make our own kitchen compost container to take home. General composting tips and troubleshooting will be shared as well.
- Amanda Tedrow and Suki Janssen
BE A BETTER BLOGGER
When you are delivering an important message, it is very important to carry yourself professionally. In addition, in this new age of instant publishing, it is becoming increasingly hard to stand out and be heard. This presentation is going to teach you how to put your best blogging foot forward and be a better blogger. We’ll compare the three largest blogging platforms Blogspot, WordPress.com and WordPress.org to help you understand which one will be the best t for you. In addition, we'll help you clear up the murky waters of search engine visibility and optimization.
- Jami Howard
THE CESAREAN REALITY
With nearly one in three women giving birth by cesarean section, there are many moms who are now facing the unique physical and emotional challenges of having and recovering from a surgical birth. Come and learn what you can do to have a better birth, recovery, and breastfeeding experience and how to better support cesarean moms.
- Rachel Bainum
HIGH NEEDS / SPIRITED TODDLER
How to love and parent your really active, sometimes independent, sometimes clingy, sleep-so-little, highly creative, sensitive, high needs toddler. They are delightful and exhausting. How do we meet their needs, and balance ours?
- Anne Ethier
“WOW, I’M SO GLAD I CALLED!”
Approaches to help calm a mom's frazzled nerves, help her assimilate a mountain of information to make a plan that works for her, and help her feel peaceful and condent about her breastfeeding plan. We'll tackle the challenges of mother's overwhelmed, misguided expectations, unforeseen challenges, and imperfect scenarios... and hopefully have fun in the process!
- Melanie Garland L/LAs - CUE-BE
SESSION II 10:30 - 11:45 AM
35 SIMPLE WAYS TO LOVE ON YOURSELF
Snuggles, shared laughs, special treats, extra TLC, a kind word, 5 minutes of undivided attention—sounds good, doesn’t it? We light up our children's lives with these simple gifts every day. Our own heart's desire? Not so different! In this session we’ll explore the connection and attention that help replenish a mama's well of comfort and joy. Join us for a shared discussion on the self-care we require as women and as mothers, and some simple ways to bring it into our lives daily.
- Jennifer Derryberry Mann
PARENTING: A FATHER'S PERSPECTIVE
An open discussion for questions or concerns.
- Luke Orenczak & Robert Ethier
BREASTS BE GONE! HOW I PUT THE BRCA GENE IN ITS PLACE!
"POSITIVE FOR A DELETERIOUS MUTATION!" What did that even mean? 87% risk of breast cancer ... 44% risk of ovarian cancer ... fighting words for sure! This is my story of coming to terms with the heartbreak, the acceptance, and ultimately, the healing, of life with the "breast cancer gene." I'll share the questions I've grappled with: Who will take care of my kids? What if I've passed this on to my daughters? Am I really going to cut off my breasts? Will my husband still love me? Will I still love me? I'll also talk about the research that has transformed my body, the mother-daughter connection that gives me so much hope, and your questions about parenting through the unexpected.
- Julie Moon & Teresa Howard
FUN AND LEARNING AT HOME
Have fun playing with your children (5-10 year-olds) while teaching various skills. Suggestions for using inexpensive items and items that you may have around the house. Need 5-10 year-old volunteers to help demonstrate! (must accompany parent).
- Theresa Kinzly
BUILDING YOUR BABY’S BRAIN: UNDERSTANDING BRAIN DEVELOPMENT BEFORE AND AFTER BIRTH
Come join us for an informative but casual discussion of the latest scientific advances in understanding brain development before and after birth, and what parents can do to enhance their own child's brain development. Good news: No Baby Einstein videos required! We'll dispel some myths and leave our time together even more impressed with the amazing amount of development that takes place in the early months of life.
- Janet Frick
SESSION III 1:00 - 2:15 PM
PERSONALITIES AND PARENTING
Is your child a Perfectionist? Are you an Observer? How do you deal with a Devil's Advocate? Using the ancient system called the Enneagram, we will explore how different personalities affect how you parent your children. We will also touch on the ve love languages and the different needs of boys and girls.
- Mary Francell-Sharfstein
YOUR APPLICATION: A WHIRLWIND TOUR
We'll visit each of the major areas of the application, preparing you to jump right into any one of the application components. During the session, you'll complete one part of your personal history. (Established Applicants or supportingLeaders only).
- Kathy Sasser
MISADVENTURES IN HOMEMAKING
Follow along as local mom and author of the blog Leigh vs. Laundry juggles housework, motherhood, and creativity. With a focus on the drama and joys of everyday life, sometimes heartfelt but usually hilarious observations unfold on her blog. All the while her ignored laundry pile grows by leaps and bounds.
- Leigh Hewett
SESSION I 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
BACKYARD COMPOSTING
Join the Athens-Clarke County Recycling and Cooperative Extension in this family friendly vermicomposting session. We will discuss composting with worms, how to construct a homemade worm bin and even get our hands dirty in a working worm bin.Then, we’ll make our own kitchen compost container to take home. General composting tips and troubleshooting will be shared as well.
- Amanda Tedrow and Suki Janssen
BE A BETTER BLOGGER
When you are delivering an important message, it is very important to carry yourself professionally. In addition, in this new age of instant publishing, it is becoming increasingly hard to stand out and be heard. This presentation is going to teach you how to put your best blogging foot forward and be a better blogger. We’ll compare the three largest blogging platforms Blogspot, WordPress.com and WordPress.org to help you understand which one will be the best t for you. In addition, we'll help you clear up the murky waters of search engine visibility and optimization.
- Jami Howard
THE CESAREAN REALITY
With nearly one in three women giving birth by cesarean section, there are many moms who are now facing the unique physical and emotional challenges of having and recovering from a surgical birth. Come and learn what you can do to have a better birth, recovery, and breastfeeding experience and how to better support cesarean moms.
- Rachel Bainum
HIGH NEEDS / SPIRITED TODDLER
How to love and parent your really active, sometimes independent, sometimes clingy, sleep-so-little, highly creative, sensitive, high needs toddler. They are delightful and exhausting. How do we meet their needs, and balance ours?
- Anne Ethier
“WOW, I’M SO GLAD I CALLED!”
Approaches to help calm a mom's frazzled nerves, help her assimilate a mountain of information to make a plan that works for her, and help her feel peaceful and condent about her breastfeeding plan. We'll tackle the challenges of mother's overwhelmed, misguided expectations, unforeseen challenges, and imperfect scenarios... and hopefully have fun in the process!
- Melanie Garland L/LAs - CUE-BE
SESSION II 10:30 - 11:45 AM
35 SIMPLE WAYS TO LOVE ON YOURSELF
Snuggles, shared laughs, special treats, extra TLC, a kind word, 5 minutes of undivided attention—sounds good, doesn’t it? We light up our children's lives with these simple gifts every day. Our own heart's desire? Not so different! In this session we’ll explore the connection and attention that help replenish a mama's well of comfort and joy. Join us for a shared discussion on the self-care we require as women and as mothers, and some simple ways to bring it into our lives daily.
- Jennifer Derryberry Mann
PARENTING: A FATHER'S PERSPECTIVE
An open discussion for questions or concerns.
- Luke Orenczak & Robert Ethier
BREASTS BE GONE! HOW I PUT THE BRCA GENE IN ITS PLACE!
"POSITIVE FOR A DELETERIOUS MUTATION!" What did that even mean? 87% risk of breast cancer ... 44% risk of ovarian cancer ... fighting words for sure! This is my story of coming to terms with the heartbreak, the acceptance, and ultimately, the healing, of life with the "breast cancer gene." I'll share the questions I've grappled with: Who will take care of my kids? What if I've passed this on to my daughters? Am I really going to cut off my breasts? Will my husband still love me? Will I still love me? I'll also talk about the research that has transformed my body, the mother-daughter connection that gives me so much hope, and your questions about parenting through the unexpected.
- Julie Moon & Teresa Howard
FUN AND LEARNING AT HOME
Have fun playing with your children (5-10 year-olds) while teaching various skills. Suggestions for using inexpensive items and items that you may have around the house. Need 5-10 year-old volunteers to help demonstrate! (must accompany parent).
- Theresa Kinzly
BUILDING YOUR BABY’S BRAIN: UNDERSTANDING BRAIN DEVELOPMENT BEFORE AND AFTER BIRTH
Come join us for an informative but casual discussion of the latest scientific advances in understanding brain development before and after birth, and what parents can do to enhance their own child's brain development. Good news: No Baby Einstein videos required! We'll dispel some myths and leave our time together even more impressed with the amazing amount of development that takes place in the early months of life.
- Janet Frick
SESSION III 1:00 - 2:15 PM
PERSONALITIES AND PARENTING
Is your child a Perfectionist? Are you an Observer? How do you deal with a Devil's Advocate? Using the ancient system called the Enneagram, we will explore how different personalities affect how you parent your children. We will also touch on the ve love languages and the different needs of boys and girls.
- Mary Francell-Sharfstein
YOUR APPLICATION: A WHIRLWIND TOUR
We'll visit each of the major areas of the application, preparing you to jump right into any one of the application components. During the session, you'll complete one part of your personal history. (Established Applicants or supportingLeaders only).
- Kathy Sasser
MISADVENTURES IN HOMEMAKING
Follow along as local mom and author of the blog Leigh vs. Laundry juggles housework, motherhood, and creativity. With a focus on the drama and joys of everyday life, sometimes heartfelt but usually hilarious observations unfold on her blog. All the while her ignored laundry pile grows by leaps and bounds.
- Leigh Hewett
SOCIAL MEDIA: SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR PRIVACY
Social media is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, you stay connected real-time to family and friends. On the other hand, the information that gets shared may not always be what you want. In this session, we will discuss the implications of social media technology for your family and ideas on how to protect your privacy.
- A.C. Chan
RECIPE FOR A GENTLE BIRTH
Ever wonder how women achieve a gentle birth? Join us to discuss the many ingredients needed to achieve a successful recipe!
- Teresa Howard & Pam Roe
SESSION IV 3:00 - 4:15 PM
HEALTHY MARRIAGE / HEALTHY FAMILY
It is of utmost importance for your marriage to be priority, but how do we manage this with little ones who need so much from us?? Find the balance of time alone, time together, and time with children. Join this session to explore unique and creative ways to put your relationship rst.
- Anne and Robert Ethier
HERBS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN
From infants to older children, working with herbs in daily life is of great benet and value. Children have an innate attraction to nature and growing things, even as babies. Learning that plants can be medicinal and benecial, instills a healthy connection with their own bodies as well as a sense of synergy with the natural world. For parents, having an array of effective natural remedies for common childhood issues in their toolkit can be both empowering and reassuring.
Chris Wagoner
CONNECTING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
Explore social media tools to promote the Group as you reach mothers online. Discuss how to protect privacy and avoid mixing causes online. Come ready to share your experiences or to ask questions.
Stephanie Jordan L/LAs - CEU-CS
SIGNING WITH YOUR BABY OR TODDLER
Signing with your baby or toddler can be a wonderful parenting tool. Children who learn to sign usually speak earlier than non-signers, experience less frustration, develop larger vocabularies, and so much more! This class will teach you the basics of signing with your baby or toddler, and will leave you with resources, tools, and ideas for how to use signs every day.
- Katie Scott
GOOD MOURNING - PARENTING THROUGH MAJOR LIFE CHANGES AND LOSSES
- Phoebe Kerness
Social media is a two-edged sword. On the one hand, you stay connected real-time to family and friends. On the other hand, the information that gets shared may not always be what you want. In this session, we will discuss the implications of social media technology for your family and ideas on how to protect your privacy.
- A.C. Chan
RECIPE FOR A GENTLE BIRTH
Ever wonder how women achieve a gentle birth? Join us to discuss the many ingredients needed to achieve a successful recipe!
- Teresa Howard & Pam Roe
SESSION IV 3:00 - 4:15 PM
HEALTHY MARRIAGE / HEALTHY FAMILY
It is of utmost importance for your marriage to be priority, but how do we manage this with little ones who need so much from us?? Find the balance of time alone, time together, and time with children. Join this session to explore unique and creative ways to put your relationship rst.
- Anne and Robert Ethier
HERBS FOR BABIES AND CHILDREN
From infants to older children, working with herbs in daily life is of great benet and value. Children have an innate attraction to nature and growing things, even as babies. Learning that plants can be medicinal and benecial, instills a healthy connection with their own bodies as well as a sense of synergy with the natural world. For parents, having an array of effective natural remedies for common childhood issues in their toolkit can be both empowering and reassuring.
Chris Wagoner
CONNECTING THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA
Explore social media tools to promote the Group as you reach mothers online. Discuss how to protect privacy and avoid mixing causes online. Come ready to share your experiences or to ask questions.
Stephanie Jordan L/LAs - CEU-CS
SIGNING WITH YOUR BABY OR TODDLER
Signing with your baby or toddler can be a wonderful parenting tool. Children who learn to sign usually speak earlier than non-signers, experience less frustration, develop larger vocabularies, and so much more! This class will teach you the basics of signing with your baby or toddler, and will leave you with resources, tools, and ideas for how to use signs every day.
- Katie Scott
GOOD MOURNING - PARENTING THROUGH MAJOR LIFE CHANGES AND LOSSES
- Phoebe Kerness
Schedule at a Glance
Saturday, May 5th
Friday, May 4th
Friday, May 4th
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:30 - 10:00 AM | Healthcare Provider Seminar (HPS) - Session I |
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Break |
| 10:15 - 11:45 AM |
HPS - Session II |
| 11:45 - 1:00 PM |
Lunch Break |
| 1:00 - 2:30 PM |
HPS - Session III |
| 2:30 - 2:45 PM | Break |
| 2:45 - 4:15 PM | HPS - Session IV |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Family Activities |
Saturday, May 5th
| 8:30 - 9:00 AM | Registration |
| 9:00 - 10:15 AM | HPS & Parenting Conference - Session V |
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM |
Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 AM |
HPS & Parenting Conference - Session VI |
| 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM | Lunch on Your Own |
| 1:00 - 2:15 PM | HPS & Parenting Conference - Session VII |
| 2:15 - 3:00 PM |
Bookstore and Boutique Break |
| 3:00 - 4:15 PM | HPS & Parenting Conference - Session VIII |
| 4:15 - 4:30 PM | Break- Last minute shopping |
| 4:30 PM |
Conference Wrap-up |
| 7:00 - 9:00 PM |
Leader Enrichment Workshop |
Sunday, May 6
| 8:00 AM | New Leader Ceremony |
| 8:00-9:00 AM | Family Breakfast & Farewell |
