1998 Conference Sessions
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FRIDAY NIGHT KEYNOTE ADDRESS
*MEETING THE
CHALLENGE presented by renowned author
and dynamic speaker
SHEILA KIPPLEY.
You won't want to miss this talk on the importance
of attachment parenting in a detached society - 7:00 P.M. in the Crystal
Ballrooms. Be sure to invite your friends to come to this special Friday
evening event. Tickets will be available at the door for $5.00
Saturday,
May 23
Period
I 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday Morning Keynote
1a *BEAUTY
AND THE BREAST Crystal Ballrooms
The cultural context of breastfeeding in the
United States. CE
Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D.
Opening 9:30 to 9:45 a.m.
WELCOME Crystal Ballrooms Sue Garcia
Period
II 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.
2a *BREASTFEEDING
THE PREMATURE INFANT, PART 1. Crystal
Ballroom B
An overview of the issues. CE
(Participants in this session must also register for Part 2.)
Paula Meier, RN, DNSc, FAAN
2b ARTIFICIAL FEEDING Huntington
Public health impacts and risks to infants. CE
Bruce Smith, MD, MPH
2c *CANDIDIASIS
Dana Point
Current trends in thrush and yeast management
in the breastfeeding dyad.CE
Lisa Marasco, IBCLC
2d HANDLING ANGRY PEOPLE Newport
Keeping cool when things get hot.
Renee Stonehocker
2e*
STAYING AT HOME Crystal Ballroom C
Discussion of all the aspects of being a full-time
parent.
Sheila Kippley
2f THOSE TERRIFIC TODDLERS Laguna
Enjoying the toddler years.
Diana Lewis, Stephanie Heddon
2g *CHILDHOOD
STRESS San Clemente
Recognizing and minimizing childhood stress.
MFCC CE
Lois Nightingale, Ph.D.
2h EXPLORING LA LECHE LEAGUE PHILOSOPHY Balboa
Increasing an understanding of the concepts which
define La Leche League philosophy.
Adele Delgado, Denise Hess
2i *BREASTFEEDING
IN THE WORKPLACE Emerald Bay
How perinatal support increases breastfeeding
rates. CE
Karen Meehan, MPH, RD, CLE Chrissy Partridge,
RD, CLE
2j *EXPLORING
DIFFERENT PERSONALITY TYPES Crystal Ballroom
D
Respecting the uniqueness of each family member.
Lillet Westmoreland, Mary Ann Kerwin
2k MENOPAUSE Capistrano
Traditional and alternative approaches.
Lauren Feder, MD
2l JAPANESE LANGUAGE DISCUSSION Corona
Del Mar
Issues that uniquely challenge Japanese families.
Jody Nathanson
LUNCHEON 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Crystal Ballroom
A
Period
III 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
3a *BREASTFEEDING
AND THE PREMATURE INFANT, PART 2 Crystal
Ballroom B An overview of the issues. (Participants in this session must
also register for Part 1.) CE
Paula Meier, RN, DNSc, FAAN
3b *ADHESED
AND INVERTED NIPPLES Emerald Bay
Differential diagnoses and treatment options.
CE
Chele Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC; Ellen Shell,
MA, IBCLC
3c*
BREASTFEEDING IS MORE THAN NUTRITION Dana
Point
How scheduling interferes with the benefits of
breastfeeding. CE
,MFCC CE
Nancy Williams, IBCLC, MFCC
3d *EXTENDED
BREASTFEEDING San Clemente
An overview of Dr. Dettwyler's national survey
on breastfeeding the child
over 3 years old. CE,
MFCC CE
Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D.
3e*
PARENTING AFTER DARK Crystal Ballroom
C
Supporting attachment parenting; involves a discussion
of attitudes, options and sleep patterns.
Paul Fleiss, MD
3f *NATURAL
CHILD SPACING Crystal Ballroom D
Using ecological breastfeeding to delay the return
of fertility.
Sheila Kippley
3g REVIEWING HRE I SKILLS Huntington A
refresher for those who have previously taken
HRE I.
Lupe Forsang
3h BREASTFEEDING AND EMPLOYED MOTHERS Newport
Information for the employed mother who is regularly
separated from her baby, and those who support her.
Linda Kingsley, Mia Hernandez
3i WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOUR CHILDREN
GROW UP? Laguna
Empowerment and training through LLL Leadership.
Renee di Gregorio, Diana Lewis
3j SCHOOL'S IN SESSION, PART 1 Balboa
Getting the most out of your children's school
experience.
Miriam Nash, Mary Ann Kerwin
3k STANDING THE TEST OF TIME Capistrano
Research now validates what breastfeeding parents
have known for years.
Susan Aldana
3l KEEPING UP WITH THE COMPUTER AGE Corona
Del Mar
Information on software, hardware and Internet
use.
Linda Ensley-Claflin, Scott and Laura Brehm
Period
IV 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
4a *BIOCULTURAL
ASPECTS OF WEANING Crystal Ballroom A
An anthropologic perspective on the natural age
of weaning. CE
,MFCC CE
Katherine Dettwyler, Ph.D.
4b *CASE
PRESENTATION Crystal Ballroom D
Working through multiple problems of a baby with
Down Syndrome. CE
Chele Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC
4c *BREASTFEEDING
THE PREMATURE INFANT, PART 3 Crystal Ballroom
B
A review and discussion of parts 1 and 2. CE
Paula Meier, RN, DNSc, FAAN
4d *PARENTING
THE HIGH NEED CHILD San Clemente
How breastfeeding helps.
Margie Deutsch
4e *HOMEOPATHIC
REMEDIES FOR PREGNANCY, BIRTH
AND POSTPARTUM CARE Crystal Ballroom C
Homeopathy for the reproductive years.
Lauren Feder, MD
4f *INNOVATIVE
BREASTFEEDING PROMOTIONS Emerald Bay
Breastfeeding advocacy in bookstores, libraries,
clinics and hospitals. CE
Laurance Obaid, MS, RD, CLE
4g CONFLICT RESOLUTION Huntington
Learning to work productively with colleagues.
Linda Ensley-Claflin, Diana Lewis
4h PARENTING THE LARGE FAMILY Newport
A discussion with parents who have four or more
children.
Patty Diaz, Karen Lyons, Robynn Frame
4i AS TIME GOES BY Laguna
Exploring the needs of the long time leader.
Renee DiGregorio, Sandy Patton, Denise
Parker
4j HOME SCHOOLING HIGHSCHOOLERS Balboa
How to do it the easy way.
Sheila Kippley
4k*
DAD'S FORUM: WHERE DO I FIT IN? Dana Point
How dads define and redefine their role in a
growing family.
Brad Hess, Craig Kline
4l THE ART AND SCIENCE OF AROMATHERAPY
Capistrano
Using aromatherapy with children and parents
during pregnancy and childbirth.
Vicki Peters
4m PL`ATICAS EN ESPAÑOL Corona
Del Mar
Temas que retan a las familias hispanas.
Dina Brown
Sunday,
May 24
Period
V 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Keynote
5a *YOU
KNOW MORE THAN YOU THINK YOU DO Crystal
Ballrooms
Trusting your instincts about your child's health
care CE
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP MFCC
Period
VI 10:15 - 11:30 a.m
.
6a *HOT
BREASTFEEDING TOPICS '98 Crystal Ballroom
B
Tough breastfeeding topics and resources available.
CE
Lisa Marasco, IBCLC
6b*
SORE NIPPLE MANAGEMENT Emerald Bay
Positioning and management techniques for resolving
sore and CE cracked nipples; recognizing thrush and suck problems.
Chris Moses, RN, BSN, IBCLC
6c *TEENS
AND BREASTFEEDING Crystal Ballroom D
Approaches used in WIC Programs to improve teen
CE breastfeeding rates.
Claire McMurtrie, MPH, CLE; Diana Lamb,
RD, CLE; Marta Sovyanhadi, DrPH, CLE
6d BABY'S FIRST YEAR Huntington
A focus on typical developmental stages.
Jody Nathanson
6e *RECOGNIZING
YOUR CHILD'S INTUITION Crystal Ballroom
C
Raising a child requires all the wisdom, knowledge
and skill we can gather, yet we often overlook the most valuable source
of all: the the hidden cues our children give us daily.
Ilene Val-Essen, Ph.D.
6f BREASTFEEDING ADVOCACY Newport
Establishing and maintaining breastfeeding task
forces and coalitions. MFCC CE
Wendy McGrail, MPH, RD; Laurance Obaid,
MS, RD, CLE;
Nancy Wight, MD, FAAP, IBCLC
6g *THE
CASE AGAINST CIRCUMCISION San Clemente
An explanation of the issues.
Paul Fleiss, MD, FAAP
6h GRAND PARENTING Laguna
A discussion of the joys and challenges of grand
parenting in the 90's.
Mary Ann Kerwin, Diana Lewis, Nancy Williams
6i THINKING ABOUT BECOMING A LEADER? Balboa
An overview of the prerequisites, the application
process and Leader responsibilities.
Sharon Watkins, Deedee Zirbel
6j EMPTY ARMS Capistrano
Facing loss in pregnancy, birth and childhood.
Michelle Barone, Terry Jordan
6k *A
FATHER'S ROLE Dana Point
From infancy through adulthood, fathers have
special contributions and talents.
Randy Wimberly, Charles Jordon II
Luncheon 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Crystal
Ballroom A
Period
VII 1:30 - 2:45 p.m.
7a *FAILURE
TO THRIVE, PART 1 Crystal Ballroom D
How to identify, basic management, and when to
refer. CE
Chele Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC
7b *MILK
SUPPLY Emerald Bay
New insights into factors that influence milk
supply. CE
Lisa Marasco, IBCLC
7c BREASTFEEDING AND HIV Huntington
Reflections on the issues. CE
Kiran Saluja, MPH, RD
7d *FACING
UP TO THE BIRDS AND THE BEES Crystal Ballroom
B
How to talk about sex with your kids.
Jay Gordon, MD, FAAP
7e *LEGAL
DISPUTES THAT IMPACT BREASTFEEDING San
Clemente
Preserving the breastfeeding relationship in
the face of custodial and visitation separations.
Mary Ann Kerwin, JD
7f *QUALITY
PARENTING Crystal Ballroom C
This workshop explores why we lose control and
helps us stay on track to bring out the best in our children.MFCC
CE
Ilene Val-Essen, Ph.D.
7g SCHOOL'S IN SESSION, PART 2 Newport
Home schooling programs and options.
Susan Odle, Liz Gomez
7h *HELPERS,
SAVERS AND RESCUERS Dana Point
Codependency and enabling versus empowering and
supporting. MFCC CE
Lois Nightingale, PhD
7i THE PURPOSE OF THE PREVIEW AND OTHER
APPLICATION ACTIVITIES Laguna
How to prepare for your preview; a look at a
listening exercise; exploring personal biases.
Kathryn Etcheverria, Stephanie Heddon
7j BEING THERE Balboa
The benefits of being a stay-at-home parent.
Isabelle Fox, PhD
7k MOTHERING IS OUR COMMON BOND Capistrano
Effective communication skills in cross-cultural
situations.
Nancy March
7l KIDS DO THE DARNDEST THINGS Corona
Del Mar
Finding the humor in parenting.
Renee DiGregorio, Linda Ensley-Claflin,
Joan Zinda
Period
VIII 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
8a*
FAILURE TO THRIVE, PART 2 Crystal Ballroom
D
Identification, basic management and referral.
CE (Participants
in this session must
also register for Part 1.)
Chele Marmet, BS, MA, IBCLC
8b *WORKING
WITH HIGH-RISK FAMILIES Emerald Bay
The breastfeeding advocate's role in recognizing,
supporting and referring families
in need. CE, MFCC
CE
Nancy Williams, IBCLC, MFCC
8c *CASE
STUDIES Crystal Ballroom A
A rotating discussion of interesting case histories.
CE
Ellen Shell, MA, IBCLC
8d *CONTROVERSIAL
PEDIATRIC ISSUES Crystal Ballroom B
Co-sleeping, vaccinations, toddler nursing and
more.
Nancy Wight, MD, FAAP, IBCLC, Paul Fleiss,
MD, FAAP
8e *MY
PARENTS STILL LOVE ME Dana Point
Helping children cope with divorce.
Lois Nightingale, PhD
8f INTRODUCTION TO HEALING TOUCH Huntington
A
hands on technique that promotes healing and
relaxation.
Chris Moses, RN, BSN, IBCLC
8g ORGANIZING YOUR LA LECHE LEAGUE WORK
Newport
Setting it up and staying on top of it.
Renee DiGregorio, Tina Pulice
8h I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE SAID THAT Laguna
A discussion of handling sticky situations in
meetings. (Bring a challenge or concern to share.) Denise Hess, Sharon
Watkins
8i HOLDING ON, LETTING GO Balboa
Parenting the "average" teenager.
Joan Zinda, Sandy Patton
8j*
KEEPING THE ROMANCE ALIVE Crystal Ballroom
C
Ideas couples can use to keep their marriage
healthy.
Linda Ensley-Claflin, Stephanie Heddon
8k DAD'S RAP SESSION Capistrano
A time and a place for dads to share what's on
their minds.
Chris Schroeder, Randy Wimberly
8l*
A PATH TOWARD LOVING GUIDANCE San Clemente
Making discipline a positive aspect of parenting.
Ruth Dusenberry, Kathryn Etcheverria
8m MULTIGENERATIONAL HOUSEHOLDS Corona
Del Mar
Coping with the needs of children, parents, spouses
and grandparents.
Adele Delgado, Nancy March
Closing Presentation 4:45 -
5:00 P.M.
Join us for a farewell presentation, and receive
your free gift!!!!!!!
Crystal Ballrooms
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