LLL of Maine and New Hampshire invites you to the Annual Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference.

A complete downloadable conference brochure is available at www.lllofmenh.org/2016-area-conference.html.

SCHEDULE
8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m.  Silent Auction and Exhibits Open
9:00-10:15 a.m. Session 1
10:30-11:45 a.m. Session 2
12:00-12:30 p.m. Lunch and New Leader Ceremony
12:35-1:15 p.m. Music Together®: Music and singing fun for children ages birth to five years old*
12:35-1:15 p.m. Leader Dessert and Discussion**
1:30-2:45 p.m. Session 3
3:00 p.m. Silent Auction Bidding Ends
3:00-4:15 p.m. Session 4
4:15-4:30 p.m. Silent Auction Pick-up
4:30 p.m. Exhibits close

*Music Together®: This activity is now filled. We will be accepting names for a waiting list. Music and singing fun for children ages birth to five years old! Come join Olga Fain for singing, moving, and exploring at the Music Together class. Olga Fain is a certified Music Together teacher and a licensed Director of Music Together at Fain Music Studio. This activity is limited due to space. Registration is required. Children must be a companied by a parent or qualified caregiver at this activity.

**LEADER DESSERT AND DISCUSSION
LLL of ME/NH invites all Leaders and Leader Applicants to join us for a Leader Dessert and Discussion from 12:35 to 1:15 p.m. We will update you on important LLLI information and Area Council news. It will be a great time to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones. We will have some exciting drawings, and delicious desserts will be provided by the Area!

CONTINUING EDUCATION (CERPs)
Continuing Education Recognition Points (CERPs) for lactation consultants have been applied for from the Alliance for Breastfeeding Education division of LLLI through a providership with the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. Qualifying topics are designated “CERP.” CERPs will be charged $10 per session up to 3 sessions; for attendees wishing to take all four CERP sessions, the 4th will be free (maximum charge will be $30).

Online registration has closed. Walk-in registration is available for an additional $5. Session choices may be limited. Orders for meals and Leader pins are no longer being accepted. 

REGISTRATION FEES (through October 28):
Non LLL member $50
LLL member with current membership $45
LLL Leader, Leader Applicant, or retired Leader $40
Second adult (spouse, partner, or grandparent) attending sessions $10
(No charge for spouse, partner, or caregiver not attending sessions) 

REGISTRATION FEES with $10 LATE FEE (October 29-November 9):
Non LLL member $60
LLL member with current membership $55
LLL Leader, Leader Applicant, or retired Leader $50
Second adult (spouse, partner, or grandparent) attending sessions $10
(No charge for spouse, partner, or caregiver not attending sessions) 

PAYMENTS
You may pay by credit card online (through November 9) or by mailing a check (postmarked by October 24) to LLL of ME/NH, 123 Academy Hill, Newcastle ME 04553. A complete downloadable brochure with a printable registration form is available at the LLL of ME/NH website (www.lllofmenh.org/2016-area-conference.html).

SCHOLARSHIPS
LLL of ME/NH offers support to EVERY mother.  If cost is a barrier for conference attendance for you or your family, please email <lllofmenh@gmail.com> with your request and an LLL Leader will contact you. Thanks to generous donors, full and partial scholarships are available and are confidential.

DAY-OF-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
Day-of-conference walk-in registration is available for an additional $5. Luncheon tickets will not be available, and session selection will be limited.

FIRST-TIME LLL CONFERENCE DISCOUNT
LLL of ME/NH Area Team is offering a special incentive to encourage first-time attendees to join us at the Area Conference. If you have never before been to an LLL conference, you can use a special code to take $20 off the registration fee. (Please note that the code applies only to the primary registrant. Spouses/partners who wish to attend sessions still pay only $10.) To get this discount, enter the code 1STCONF in the Promo Code box, and then be sure to click "Apply."

OTHER DISCOUNTS
 * As a thank-you for their hard work and dedication to the Area, LLL of ME/NH offers a $20 discount on conference registration to current Area Council members and to Conference Committee members. 
 * Conference speakers may take a $10 discount on conference registration.
 * These discounts may be combined and may also be added to the day-of-conference volunteer $5 discount.
For example, a speaker who is also volunteering for a day-of-conference task is entitled to a $15 discount. An Area Council member who is a speaker is entitled to a $30 discount.  
Please indicate the appropriate total discount in the PROMO CODE box by using the word DISCOUNT followed by the amount without a dollar sign (DISCOUNT10, for example). Maximum discount is $35. Constant Contact allows just one PROMO CODE per registration. Discounts may be applied only to registration fees, not to meal costs. Be sure to click "Apply" after you enter the Promo Code. If you have any questions about discounts, please e-mail <lllofmenh@gmail.com>.

DONATIONS
We are sincerely grateful for our donors.  Because LLL of ME/NH is an entirely volunteer organization, donations to the ME/NH Area go a long way, regardless of the amount.  Here is what your tax-deductible donation can accomplish:
Sustainer - $250 - Bring an outside speaker to the Area Conference or provide seed money for five LLL Group Libraries
Superstar - $100 - Publish the Area Leaders' Letter (keeping Leaders up to date and connected)
Star - $50 - Start a Group Library or offer a scholarship to the Area Conference
Supporter - $25 - Materials for an interested mother to become a Leader or a partial scholarship for a Leader to the Area Conference
Friend - $10 - Partial scholarship for a mother to become a member
The names of all donors whose gifts are received by October 28 will be listed in the Program Book. If you prefer to contribute anonymously, please indicate on the registration form.

REFUND POLICY
Requests for a registration refund must be received in writing (e-mail or postal mail) and are subject to a $5 handling fee. No refunds will be made for requests postmarked or e-mailed after November 12, 2016. No refunds for lunch may be made after October 28, 2016. To request a refund, please contact: Kate Pennington at 123 Academy Hill, Newcastle ME 04553 or <lllofmenh@gmail.com>. Refunds will be processed after the conference.

See below for the list of sessions and speakers. A complete downloadable brochure is available at www.lllofmenh.org/2016-area-conference.html.

The deadline for meal orders was midnight, Friday, October 28. Lunch orders are no longer being accepted.

The Snack Table will be open all day, except during lunch. Everyone is asked to contribute a carpet-friendly, nourishing snack. If we all bring something, there will be plenty for all. To ensure variety, we suggest a donation based on the first letter of your last name.
A-D: Fruit or vegetables (washed and pre-sliced)
E-L: 1/2 gallon juice or bottled water
M-Z: Baked goods (pre-cut into individual servings) or crackers
To assist attendees with food allergies or sensitivities, please be sure ingredients are clearly indicated.

EXHIBITS
Exhibits by commercial entities, nonprofit organizations, and cottage industries will be open from 8:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our exhibitors help support our conference - please visit!
 
SILENT AUCTION
Our Silent Auction will feature a wide variety of donated items. Silent Auction bidding instructions will be provided in the Program Booklet the day of the conference. To receive more information or if you would like to donate items, contact: Alyssa Tuininga <alyssatuininga@yahoo.com>.

ROCK-AND-REST
Rock-and-Rest offers a quiet room where parent and baby can rest, nurse, or take a break.

CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTER
The Children’s Activity Center is a place where parents and children can play games and have fun. Toys and arts & crafts materials will be provided. There is no charge for the Children’s Activity Center.

LLL of ME/NH does not provide childcare. To assure the security of your children, please supervise them at all times. All children must be supervised in the Children’s Activity Center, Rock-and-Rest, and on the playground by a parent or qualified caregiver age 12 or over.

Online registration has closed. Walk-in registration is available for an additional $5. Session choices may be limited. Orders for meals and Leader pins are no longer being accepted. 

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SESSIONS and SPEAKERS

Session 1: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
101 – Risky Behaviors and Breastfeeding (*CERPs have been applied for) Sometimes breastfeeding parents choose ‘risky’ behaviors, such as informal milk sharing, use of alcohol, medications, or street drugs. A parent may disclose STD/STIs, including HIV, or the mental health status of themselves or a loved one. Discussion will include general information of these risky behaviors in relation to breastfeeding, and how to navigate these difficult topics when they arise. Traci Meiler, LLL Leader, IBCLC
102 - 60 Years of Parenting Times have changed, though babies and children haven't. A look at parenting trends and how our view of our young children has changed since the beginning of La Leche League. Diane Thompson
103 - Weaning Ways Explore the joys and sadness of weaning. Discuss how to deal with negative feelings, when mother, baby, and family are really ready to wean and tips for weaning. Katja Leccisi
104 - You Know You Make Me Want To Shout! Anger: a wasted emotion? Actually, it's one of the most misunderstood emotions. Come to this session for a different perspective on your anger. Learn to listen more closely to the messages about justice, fairness, protection, and courage that inspire it. Discover new ways to speak for anger (without the shouting). This session will introduce new ways to help our partners and our children manage their angry feelings. We'll also address ways to repair relationships when anger takes over. Julie Allen, LLL Leader, LCPC 

Session 2: 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
201 - Gadgets and Gizmos (*CERPs have been applied for) A discussion of a variety of breastfeeding tools and how to manage the various devices and work toward long-term breastfeeding success. Yvonne Maalouf, LLL Leader, IBCLC
202 - Future Leaders New ways of communicating, new interpretations of prerequisites and concepts, and new Leaders make Leader Accreditation a dynamic process!! This session is for all Leaders who want to understand more about helping women become Leaders, for current Applicants, and for those who might be interested in leadership. Allison Eddyblouin and Melanie Kollman
203 - The Goober Dad's Toolkit: Helping Your Child Meet Developmental Milestones Through Play In this session parents will get an overview of the seven (yes, seven) senses and learn the importance of challenging your baby with a variety of different sensory and play opportunities in order to meet developmental milestones. Expect to come away from this session with a list of fun ideas to try with your whole family. Brian C. Walsh, MOT, OTR/L
204 - Nighttime Breastfeeding This session will help parents sort out the facts and fictions of bedsharing and SIDS, learn about normal sleep at every age and stage, from newborn to new parent, and help you direct your baby toward longer sleep when he’s ready. Learn how to tailor your approach to your baby’s temperament, and discuss the hidden costs of sleep training and “cry it out” techniques. Jessica McNeil
205 - Parenting Teens Normal or Needs Attention? What is normal angst and what requires mental health treatment/family support? We will explore parenting strategies and factors that affect the family structure. Katy Sparda-Cloutier, LMSW-CC

Session 3: 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. 
301 - Birth: Giving Breastfeeding the Optimal Start (*CERPs have been applied for) Learn about the different experiences that a woman may encounter, either desired or unforeseen, that synthesize her birth, the effect that each of these have on breastfeeding success, and identify post-birth choices that can help improve breastfeeding success after delivery. Abigail Masterman, DO
302 - Diversity and Inclusion: Reaching Out and Opening Doors Come hear about and discuss various strategies for welcoming, supporting, and building relationships with breastfeeding families regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socioeconomic status. Kate Pennington
303 - Life Your Way Work/life balance is an overused term that isn’t possible — unless we know what work/life balance really means. This session highlights how we cause stress by aspiring to false definitions of work/life balance. Participants learn what work/life balance really is, how to achieve it, and, most importantly, how to sustain it for greater productivity and satisfaction. Amy Wood, PsyD
304 - Preschoolers Are People, Too! Letting your two- to five-year-old have the freedom to experiment and discover their world, and how to enjoy them as individuals. Kristen Walsh
305 - Schooling Options Public, Private, Charter, Alternative, Curriculum-based Homeschooling, Unschooling. Explore your schooling options and gain some personal insight to the pros and cons of the different educational choices for your family. Bring your questions. A panel presentation followed by discussion. Zadiah Eisenberg, Jennifer Hewson, Alyson Hobbs, Sarah Russell, and Amy Wentworth 

Session 4: 3:00 - 4: 15 p.m.
401 - Lactation News You Can Use (*CERPs have been applied for) Explore recently published lactation research. Special focus will be placed on maternal mental health, cancer, obesity, allergies, feeding cues, environmental contaminants, cultural impacts, IQ, and working mothers. Traci Meiler, LLL Leader, IBCLC Wendy Beals, LLL Leader, IBCLC Jennifer Hewson
402 - Communication Across the Generations How devices, social media, and fast-paced communications have and have not changed how we can best connect with friends and family. Kathy Drury
403 - Small Spaces and Small People Small families often live in limited spaces, while desiring to have fresh veggies for everyone's enjoyment. Container gardening can be a pleasure for preschoolers. A way to participate, engage, and have real power in their world. Karen Veit
404 - Keeping the ME in MomME When your life detours into motherhood, how in the world do you take care of yourself? Come to this session for a lighthearted look at creative strategies different mothers use to care for themselves while raising tiny, fragile, and needy human beings. (Self-care is an imperfect science and embarrassing, bumbling failures will also be shared.) Julie Allen, LLL Leader, LCPC Crystal Berg, Estée Daniels-Campbell