LLL

La Leche League of Western Pennsylvania

Sessions

Session I - 9:15 to 10:30 am

101 Daddy's Home! - A guide for fathers on age appropriate behavior and choosing an effective plan for loving guidance based on this knowledge. Richard Smith-Givens FF

102 You are My Sunshine - Listening to and understanding our toddlers' and preschoolers' feelings while encouraging their independence and self esteem. Kate Bunton

103 Healing Hands - Discover the benefits of infant child massage techniques. Bring your baby or toddler for a hands on learning experience. Brandie Fleeger

104 Breastfeeding and Allergies - Dealing with breastfeeding when allergies are a factor. Cathy Zeisler

105 Helping Mothers: Coaching for Effective Communication - How many times have you wished that there was just one more way that you could help a mother get ready for a meeting with her doctor or her family? You provide her with reading material and good wishes; then you hold your breath and wait to hear how things turned out. Sometimes we forget that there really is an additional concrete technique that a Leader can use. You can try coaching. Ellen Rubin R-CERP CEU(CS) L/LA

106 The Nonverbal Art of Leading a Meeting - What makes a meeting work, staying on topic, avoiding mixing causes and fine tuning the way you present your content. Cindy Garrison L/LA

107 Kids in the Kitchen - Coming up with fresh and nutritious ideas while still keeping our children happy. Leanne Ely

L/LA = only for Leaders and Leader Applicants
FF = Father Friendly; CERP = IBLCE CERPs available

Session II - 10:45 to Noon

201 Medications and the Breastfeeding Mother - Access what you need to know to help the breastfeeding mother with a medication question. Denise O'Conner L-CERP CEU(BE)

202 The Art of Baby Wearing - The history and philosophy of baby wearing, how to make breastfeeding easier and mothers more mobile: various techniques and equipment will be presented and proper fitting will also be demonstrated and practiced. Trish Hede

203 Losing Weight While Nursing - Leann Ely

204 Beyond the Bed - Ideas to keep intimacy alive: The happy parents' guide to the family bed. Kristie Lindblom FF

205 The Doula Experience - How to become a doula, choosing a doula and how a doula can help you achieve the birth you envision. Teresa Bailey

206 Becoming a Leader - Finding out what you always wanted to know about becoming a La Leche League Leader and the prerequisites for Leader accreditation including a dynamic discussion about the details of applying La Leche League International philosophy. Terri Aquilina for L/LA and mothers interested in Leader accreditation

207 What Children Learn from Their Parent's Marriage - Explore the poignant lessons of conflict resolution and loving relationships that are modeled to your child each day through your interactions with your spouse. Dena Smith-Givens

Session III - 1:45 to 2:45 pm

301 Talking About Sexuality - Explore parental values surrounding sexuality in our children. Discuss how and when to speak to your school age child or teen. Cindy Donnelly

302 Gadgets and Gizmos - An in depth look at specific gadgets; their benefits and risks; how and when to use them as well as how and when to discontinue use. Judy Gutowski L-CERP CEU(BE)

303 Putting the Guidance Back into Loving Guidance - Responsive, not permissive, parenting strategies for the toddler to the teen years. Mary Lou Zeravica

304 Gentle Birth Choices - Explore possibilities for creating a gentle birth experience. Including doulas, water birth, hypno-birth, acupuncture, and choosing your birth attendant. Teresa Bailey

305 As They Grow - Managing the natural acceleration of social, emotional and intellectual growth in the five to eight year old; positioning children for success as they venture into the world.

306 Is Weaning in Your Future? - Gently and lovingly moving into a new stage of the mother child relationship. Ariel Hulvey

What to Bring: Baby carrier, sling or backpack, quiet toys that your child would not mind losing or sharing, sippy cups, diapers and a small blanket for baby

Session IV - 3:00 to 4:00 pm

401 Breastfeeding Through the Night - Research evidence of SIDS and the safety and reliability of co-sleeping: history and risks of separate sleeping and co-sleeping; infant sleep - wake cycles and arousal mechanisms; breastfeeding and other feeding practices and their impact on sleep arousal and development. Michelle Roth L-CERP CEU(BE)

402 Breastfeeding and Empowerment - Mothering through breastfeeding and how the breastfeeding experience impacts women's lives. Anne Mulgrave BE

404 In-Laws or Out-Laws - An in-depth look at exploring ways to enrich relationships with the in-laws.

405 Do Aliens Really Exist? - A discussion on those who question and criticize how you parent: what motivates their criticism, when they are likely to criticize, and methods of responding. Practice time and handouts will be provided. Dena Smith-Givens

406 Having Two Makes it Easier - A discussion on tandem nursing: the joys and logistics as well as how to manage ambivalent feelings and people's criticism. Included is a talk on breastfeeding through pregnancy. Tara McElfresh