1998 Conference Sessions

Remember........Sessions in small rooms may fill quickly. To ensure your first choice of sessions, register early. Please complete the second choice portion on your Registration Form for placement in a session in the event your first choice is unavailable. Circumstances may necessitate the cancellation of a session or the substitution of a speaker. Some sessions will be professionally taped and available for purchase outside the Crystal Ballroom. Order forms may be picked up at the tape desk for mail orders. Sessions that will be taped will have a * by them.

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
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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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