La Leche League of ME/NH
Peaceful Families, Peaceful World
Breastfeeding and Parenting Conference Saturday, November 11, Sea Road School, 29 Sea Road, Kennebunk, ME 04043 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enrichment, inspiration, support, and encouragement for parents at all stages. Session topics include peaceful birth, first foods for little ones, appreciating and understanding active toddlers, parenting for peace and health, pelvic floor health, caring for aging parents, and low-impact living. Professional development sessions are also offered for LLL Leaders and lactation consultants. Bring the whole family - there are special activities for children, and spouses and partners can register too. See below for the complete list of sessions and speakers plus information on fees, children's activities, and other details. LLL REPRESENTATIVE Paula Manley, Associate Continuing Education Department Administrator, LLL Alliance for Breastfeeding Education, and Area Coordinator of Leaders, LLL of MA/RI/VT SPEAKERS Brett Ashenfelter, DPT Ryan Genevieve Bailey, PT, DPT, WCS Melissa Glendinning Cathryn Jones Sarah Kneeland-Campbell Helen LaPlant, MS, IBCLC Katja Leccisi, MS, RDN Jenna Smith Abbie Velez Brian C. Walsh, MOT, OTR/L and LLL Leaders |
EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (through September 29):
Non LLL member $35 LLL member with current membership $35 LLL Leader, Leader Applicant, or retired Leader $35 Second adult (spouse, partner, or grandparent) attending sessions $10 (No charge for spouse, partner, or caregiver not attending sessions) REGISTRATION FEES (September 30-October 27): 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 for walk-in registration: Non LLL member $65 LLL member with current membership $60 LLL Leader, Leader Applicant, or retired Leader $55 Registration discounts are available for Area Council members, Conference Committee members, day-of-conference volunteers, speakers, exhibitors, and first-time LLL conference attendees. See the registration page for details (the link to registration is at the bottom of this page). |
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. LLL 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 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 <[email protected]> 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. Lunch will not be available, and session selection will be limited. |
SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS
Session 1: 9:00-10:15 a.m.
101: Wow! I’m Glad I Called...Texted...E-Mailed!
Approaches to help an LLL Leader or lactation consultant calm a parent’s frazzled nerves, assimilate a mountain of information, and feel peaceful and confident about a breastfeeding plan.
(CERPs have been applied for.) Kathy Drury
102: Small People, Big Feelings - FULL - This session is now closed. E-mail <[email protected]> to be added to a waiting list.
Explore the magical years of two- to five-year olds! We’ll discuss setting and enforcing reasonable limits while still respecting emotional needs and independence, understanding these energetic children, appreciating the positive aspects of a growing personality, and nurturing a peaceful experience for everyone. Paula Manley
103: Peaceful Birth: What Is It and How Do You Get One?
What does it mean to have a peaceful birth? We all have a different image as to how we want our labors to go. We will talk about how to get what you want out of labor, what it means to have a peaceful birth, and how to create a peaceful environment for you and your baby. Sarah Kneeland-Campbell
104: From First Foods Onward
A discussion of when, what, and how you can offer foods to your little ones. This session will cover food in the first year of life and how breastfeeding fits into the menu. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Katja Leccisi, MS, RDN
105: Inspiring Applicants, Inspiring Supporting Leaders
This session is for La Leche League Leaders, Leader Applicants, and anyone potentially interested in LLL leadership. Come meet with the Coordinator of Leader Accreditation for LLL of ME/NH for answers to your Leader accreditation questions. Could I be a Leader? What’s entailed in applying for leadership? As a Leader, what’s the process of helping someone become a new Leader? Melanie Kollman
Session 2: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
201: Tongue and Lip Ties: Working with Release Providers for Optimal Dyad Outcomes
Tongue and lip ties are being identified as a contributing factor in difficulties with breastfeeding at an increased frequency. This presentation will explore the team approach to care and will discuss how to identify and work with release providers. The learner will be able to identify release team member roles, characteristics of an effective release team and define team member expectations. (CERPs have been applied for.) Meggan Wehmeyer, DDS, MS, IBCLC
202: Parenting for Peace and Health - FULL - This session is now closed. E-mail <[email protected]> to be added to a waiting list.
When we focus on attachment parenting and loving guidance, we bring more peace and joy into our homes. Did you know it also raises healthier children and parents? This session will focus on being a “good enough” parent (and what that means) and identifying our own obstacles to peaceful parenting, and will introduce the Anatomy of Peace as a framework for relationship building. Conversely, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they may affect development will also be introduced. Julie Allen, LCPC
203: Sandwich Parenting: Caring for Aging Parents
Raising your children while helping to care for your parents (or in-laws) can be challenging. This session will include strategies for coping and suggestions for how to balance everyone’s needs. Kate Pennington
204: Food and Your Family
This session (the second in the food series) will move beyond the first year and cover challenges such as fussy eaters and food at daycare and or school. We’ll also discuss how weaning might look, as the process is different for everyone. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Katja Leccisi, MS, RDN
205: The Realities of Pregnancy Loss: When You or Someone You Love is the One in Four
One in every four pregnancies ends in miscarriage or stillbirth; one in four mothers is missing a piece of her heart. Society rarely talks about this reality, leaving that mother alone, scared, and without the support for the sometimes overwhelming feelings that accompany such losses. This session will bring this topic out into the open with personal stories, helpful information, and concrete ways for LLL Leaders to respond to families experiencing loss. Aimee Gerbi
Session 3: 1:30-2:45 p.m.
301: Allergies and Breastfeeding
A look at the most common allergens and how they manifest themselves in the breastfeeding mother or baby. We’ll discuss allergy warning signs, strategies for coping, challenges to the breastfeeding relationship, and the most recent medical and nutritional responses to allergies in mother and baby. (CERPs have been applied for.) Helen LaPlant, MS, IBCLC
302: Raising the Child You Have
A look at the science behind children’s brains and behavior. We’ll discuss strategies for dealing with challenges and explore effective ways to create partnerships that foster your relationship with your child. Jenn Hewson
303: Low-Impact Living: Tiny Houses, Zero Waste
Living life with a smaller footprint is a concept many of us are curious about. News shows, articles, blogs, and even documentaries are popping up about tiny houses, zero waste, minimalism, and more. Are you thinking of downsizing? Decreasing your impact on the Earth? Or maybe you’d simply like to incorporate a small portion of this idea into your life. Whatever your goal, come see how two families have made it work for them. Abbie Velez and Jenna Smith
304: More than Kegels! Pelvic Floor Health
Learn the importance of pelvic floor health for your pelvic organs, sexual function, and your whole body for long-term quality of life. We will discuss the influences of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. This session is for you if you have a pelvis, are pregnant, or have a baby or multiples, and are of any age! Ryan Genevieve Bailey, PT, DPT, WCS
Session 4: 3:00-4:15 p.m.
401: Teas, Oils, Herbs, and Cookies: The New Lactation Grocery List
An overview of the teas, oils, herbs and foods that are frequently suggested as galactagogues (substances which are purported to increase milk supply). Are they effective? What are the potential side effects and contraindications? (CERPs have been applied for.) Helen LaPlant, MS, IBCLC
402: Fourth Trimesters Around the World
An empowering exploration of how other cultures, countries, and yes, even generations, approach postnatal care. We’ll open the floor to discussion and sharing of what we can learn from these different practices in order to better understand ourselves, mothers, and children. Brett Ashenfelter, DPT
403: Milk Sharing: Emotional Aspects, Communication, and Other Considerations
This session will offer the tools to support anyone interested in knowing more about milk-sharing. We will discuss the risks and benefits to be aware of, as well as milk-sharing culture and the expectations of donors and recipients when making a milky match. Sarah Russell and Michelle Kessler
404: In the News: Breastfeeding Controversy and How to Respond
Social media makes news and reactions almost instant, sometimes at the risk of giving ourselves little or no time for thoughtful consideration. How do we as individuals, and as representatives of La Leche League, best address the challenges of sharing accurate information and addressing media bias? Paula Manley, Tiffany Hale, and Niamh Viggiano
405: The Goober Dad’s Toolkit
Get an overview of the seven (yes, seven!) senses and learn the importance of challenging your baby with a variety of 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[email protected]
Session 1: 9:00-10:15 a.m.
101: Wow! I’m Glad I Called...Texted...E-Mailed!
Approaches to help an LLL Leader or lactation consultant calm a parent’s frazzled nerves, assimilate a mountain of information, and feel peaceful and confident about a breastfeeding plan.
(CERPs have been applied for.) Kathy Drury
102: Small People, Big Feelings - FULL - This session is now closed. E-mail <[email protected]> to be added to a waiting list.
Explore the magical years of two- to five-year olds! We’ll discuss setting and enforcing reasonable limits while still respecting emotional needs and independence, understanding these energetic children, appreciating the positive aspects of a growing personality, and nurturing a peaceful experience for everyone. Paula Manley
103: Peaceful Birth: What Is It and How Do You Get One?
What does it mean to have a peaceful birth? We all have a different image as to how we want our labors to go. We will talk about how to get what you want out of labor, what it means to have a peaceful birth, and how to create a peaceful environment for you and your baby. Sarah Kneeland-Campbell
104: From First Foods Onward
A discussion of when, what, and how you can offer foods to your little ones. This session will cover food in the first year of life and how breastfeeding fits into the menu. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Katja Leccisi, MS, RDN
105: Inspiring Applicants, Inspiring Supporting Leaders
This session is for La Leche League Leaders, Leader Applicants, and anyone potentially interested in LLL leadership. Come meet with the Coordinator of Leader Accreditation for LLL of ME/NH for answers to your Leader accreditation questions. Could I be a Leader? What’s entailed in applying for leadership? As a Leader, what’s the process of helping someone become a new Leader? Melanie Kollman
Session 2: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
201: Tongue and Lip Ties: Working with Release Providers for Optimal Dyad Outcomes
Tongue and lip ties are being identified as a contributing factor in difficulties with breastfeeding at an increased frequency. This presentation will explore the team approach to care and will discuss how to identify and work with release providers. The learner will be able to identify release team member roles, characteristics of an effective release team and define team member expectations. (CERPs have been applied for.) Meggan Wehmeyer, DDS, MS, IBCLC
202: Parenting for Peace and Health - FULL - This session is now closed. E-mail <[email protected]> to be added to a waiting list.
When we focus on attachment parenting and loving guidance, we bring more peace and joy into our homes. Did you know it also raises healthier children and parents? This session will focus on being a “good enough” parent (and what that means) and identifying our own obstacles to peaceful parenting, and will introduce the Anatomy of Peace as a framework for relationship building. Conversely, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they may affect development will also be introduced. Julie Allen, LCPC
203: Sandwich Parenting: Caring for Aging Parents
Raising your children while helping to care for your parents (or in-laws) can be challenging. This session will include strategies for coping and suggestions for how to balance everyone’s needs. Kate Pennington
204: Food and Your Family
This session (the second in the food series) will move beyond the first year and cover challenges such as fussy eaters and food at daycare and or school. We’ll also discuss how weaning might look, as the process is different for everyone. There will be plenty of time for questions and discussion. Katja Leccisi, MS, RDN
205: The Realities of Pregnancy Loss: When You or Someone You Love is the One in Four
One in every four pregnancies ends in miscarriage or stillbirth; one in four mothers is missing a piece of her heart. Society rarely talks about this reality, leaving that mother alone, scared, and without the support for the sometimes overwhelming feelings that accompany such losses. This session will bring this topic out into the open with personal stories, helpful information, and concrete ways for LLL Leaders to respond to families experiencing loss. Aimee Gerbi
Session 3: 1:30-2:45 p.m.
301: Allergies and Breastfeeding
A look at the most common allergens and how they manifest themselves in the breastfeeding mother or baby. We’ll discuss allergy warning signs, strategies for coping, challenges to the breastfeeding relationship, and the most recent medical and nutritional responses to allergies in mother and baby. (CERPs have been applied for.) Helen LaPlant, MS, IBCLC
302: Raising the Child You Have
A look at the science behind children’s brains and behavior. We’ll discuss strategies for dealing with challenges and explore effective ways to create partnerships that foster your relationship with your child. Jenn Hewson
303: Low-Impact Living: Tiny Houses, Zero Waste
Living life with a smaller footprint is a concept many of us are curious about. News shows, articles, blogs, and even documentaries are popping up about tiny houses, zero waste, minimalism, and more. Are you thinking of downsizing? Decreasing your impact on the Earth? Or maybe you’d simply like to incorporate a small portion of this idea into your life. Whatever your goal, come see how two families have made it work for them. Abbie Velez and Jenna Smith
304: More than Kegels! Pelvic Floor Health
Learn the importance of pelvic floor health for your pelvic organs, sexual function, and your whole body for long-term quality of life. We will discuss the influences of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. This session is for you if you have a pelvis, are pregnant, or have a baby or multiples, and are of any age! Ryan Genevieve Bailey, PT, DPT, WCS
Session 4: 3:00-4:15 p.m.
401: Teas, Oils, Herbs, and Cookies: The New Lactation Grocery List
An overview of the teas, oils, herbs and foods that are frequently suggested as galactagogues (substances which are purported to increase milk supply). Are they effective? What are the potential side effects and contraindications? (CERPs have been applied for.) Helen LaPlant, MS, IBCLC
402: Fourth Trimesters Around the World
An empowering exploration of how other cultures, countries, and yes, even generations, approach postnatal care. We’ll open the floor to discussion and sharing of what we can learn from these different practices in order to better understand ourselves, mothers, and children. Brett Ashenfelter, DPT
403: Milk Sharing: Emotional Aspects, Communication, and Other Considerations
This session will offer the tools to support anyone interested in knowing more about milk-sharing. We will discuss the risks and benefits to be aware of, as well as milk-sharing culture and the expectations of donors and recipients when making a milky match. Sarah Russell and Michelle Kessler
404: In the News: Breastfeeding Controversy and How to Respond
Social media makes news and reactions almost instant, sometimes at the risk of giving ourselves little or no time for thoughtful consideration. How do we as individuals, and as representatives of La Leche League, best address the challenges of sharing accurate information and addressing media bias? Paula Manley, Tiffany Hale, and Niamh Viggiano
405: The Goober Dad’s Toolkit
Get an overview of the seven (yes, seven!) senses and learn the importance of challenging your baby with a variety of 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[email protected]
CONTINUING EDUCATION RECOGNITION POINTS (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).
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 Estee Campbell <[email protected]>.
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.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Children's Activity Center, which is available all day, four structured activities for children will be offered. There is no need to sign up ahead of time for these sessions, and there is no additional charge to attend. A parent or qualified caregiver (age 12 or over) must accompany children.
Art: Parent and child creations designed to spark creativity and joy. 9:00-10:00 a.m. (latecomers welcome!)
Yoga (child and parent): A gentle practice focusing on animal poses for maximum fun! 10:30-11:00 a.m. Jessica McNeil
Dance Party: Come and dance the wiggles out! 1:30-2:00 p.m. Cathryn Jones
Story Time: Some books. Some puppets. Lots of fun. 2:10-2:45 p.m. Melissa Glendinning
LLL 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!
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 Estee Campbell <[email protected]>.
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.
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Children's Activity Center, which is available all day, four structured activities for children will be offered. There is no need to sign up ahead of time for these sessions, and there is no additional charge to attend. A parent or qualified caregiver (age 12 or over) must accompany children.
Art: Parent and child creations designed to spark creativity and joy. 9:00-10:00 a.m. (latecomers welcome!)
Yoga (child and parent): A gentle practice focusing on animal poses for maximum fun! 10:30-11:00 a.m. Jessica McNeil
Dance Party: Come and dance the wiggles out! 1:30-2:00 p.m. Cathryn Jones
Story Time: Some books. Some puppets. Lots of fun. 2:10-2:45 p.m. Melissa Glendinning
LLL 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!
PHOTOGRAPHY DISCLAIMER
We will be taking photographs during the event. By registering for the event, you grant to La Leche League and the photographer the right to take photographs of you, your guests, and minor children in connection with the 2017 La Leche League of ME/NH Area Conference. You authorize La Leche League and the photographer to copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. You agree that La Leche League and the photographer may use such photographs of you and your family with or without your name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.
LUNCH
Lunch orders are no longer being accepted. You are welcome to bring lunch from home.
SNACK TABLE
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-E: Baked goods (pre-cut into individual servings) or crackers
F-P: Fruit or vegetables (washed and pre-sliced)
Q-Z: 1/2 gallon juice or bottled water
To assist attendees with food allergies or sensitivities, please be sure ingredients are clearly indicated.
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 11, 2017. No refunds for lunch may be made after October 27, 2017. To request a refund, please contact: Kate Pennington at 123 Academy Hill, Newcastle ME 04553 or <[email protected]>. Refunds will be processed AFTER the conference.
We will be taking photographs during the event. By registering for the event, you grant to La Leche League and the photographer the right to take photographs of you, your guests, and minor children in connection with the 2017 La Leche League of ME/NH Area Conference. You authorize La Leche League and the photographer to copyright, use, and publish the same in print and/or electronically. You agree that La Leche League and the photographer may use such photographs of you and your family with or without your name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.
LUNCH
Lunch orders are no longer being accepted. You are welcome to bring lunch from home.
SNACK TABLE
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-E: Baked goods (pre-cut into individual servings) or crackers
F-P: Fruit or vegetables (washed and pre-sliced)
Q-Z: 1/2 gallon juice or bottled water
To assist attendees with food allergies or sensitivities, please be sure ingredients are clearly indicated.
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 11, 2017. No refunds for lunch may be made after October 27, 2017. To request a refund, please contact: Kate Pennington at 123 Academy Hill, Newcastle ME 04553 or <[email protected]>. Refunds will be processed AFTER the conference.
La Leche League Mission Statement: To help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.
Nonprofit Statement: La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to women who choose to breastfeed.
La Leche League USA (LLL USA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. LLL USA strives to support all breastfeeding families regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socio-economic status. La Leche League USA makes every effort to foster diversity among its Leaders so as to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives and responsible decision-making.
Nonprofit Statement: La Leche League is an international, nonprofit, nonsectarian organization dedicated to providing support, encouragement, information, and education to women who choose to breastfeed.
La Leche League USA (LLL USA) is committed to diversity and inclusion. LLL USA strives to support all breastfeeding families regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, primary language, ability, or socio-economic status. La Leche League USA makes every effort to foster diversity among its Leaders so as to incorporate a wide variety of perspectives and responsible decision-making.
Download a PDF of the complete Area Conference brochure.
Only preordered lunches are available on site. Please pack a lunch if you did not order one.
- Directions to the school: www.lllofmenh.org/2017-area-conference-directions.html
- E-mail LLL of ME/NH <[email protected]>
Only preordered lunches are available on site. Please pack a lunch if you did not order one.