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2013 INA Annual Conference Agenda

(N) = Nanny | (NCS) = Newborn Care Specialist | (A) = Agency

Conference attendees are welcome to attend any workshop sessions they would like, with the exception of the individual and business member caucuses. The workshops are separated into nanny, newborn care and agency tracks so attendees can easily identify which audience the workshop is geared toward.

Agenda is subject to change.

Friday April 12, 2013

Registration opens at 1 PM
The INA Nanny Credential Exam will be offered at 2:30 PM on Friday.

7:30 AM - 8:00 AM

Board Breakfast

       

8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Board Meeting

       

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Board Lunch

       

2:30 PM - 5:30 PM

 

Making the Most of Executive Skills, from Top Celebrity Assistant-  Bonnie Low-Kramen (N)

NCS 101: Newborn Care Basics and How to Apply Them on the Job by Carolyn Stulberg (NCS)

Manners for the 21st Century by Sheilagh Roth (N, A, NCS)

 

6:00 PM - 6:20 PM

Orientation

       

6:30 PM- 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception Sponsored by Sullivan University

       

Saturday, April 13, 2013

7:45 AM - 8:45 AM

INA Service Award Pin Breakfast Sponsored by Breedlove & Associates

       

8:45 AM - 9:45 AM

Keynote Address

Encouraging Respect and Resilience by Deborah Gilboa

       

9:50 AM - 10:50 AM

 

Thematic Learning Stations by Angela Riggs (N)

How to Stand Out in an Interview and Make a Lasting Impression by Sheri Lopez (N)

Safe Sleep for Newborns and Infants Understanding SIDS/SUID/Suffocation by Carolyn Stulberg (NCS)

You're Selling the World's Most Powerful Emotion...Love.  Now, Let's Take  It Social, Your Customer is Waiting for You! by Jennifer Abernathy (A)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Networking Break

       

11:35 AM - 12:50 PM

 

Helping Children Cope with Grief and Celebrate Life by Deborah Gilboa (N)

Everything but the Kitchen Sink (or Should I Bring My Keurig?)… What to Bring on a Travel Job by Lisa Baldridge (NCS)

Legal Update for 2013 & Answers To Your Questions About The Law, Your Agency, Nannies, And Your Clients by Bob King (A)

 

1:00 PM - 2:50 PM

INA Nanny of the Year Award Luncheon Sponsored by eNannySource.com

       

3:00 PM - 4:20 PM

 

Creating a Toxin-Free Environment for the Children in Your Care by Beth Bittenbender (N)

Stress Management: Empowerment and Support for Caregivers & Their Clients by Mary Oscategul (NCS)

Agency Roundtables (A)

 

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

 

Teach Responsibility: How to Pass on a Great Work Ethic by Debora Gilboa  (N)

Are You and Your Business Protected? Ask My Lawyer! by Bob King, Cortney Gibson (NCS)

What to Expect When You're Expecting…For New Businesses by Rosalind Prather (A)

 Let's Collaborate and Improve Our Businesses!  Recruiting, Interviewing, Screening, and Marketing! by Jessica Friedman (A)

Sunday April 14, 2013

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Breakfast

       

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM

 

Emergency Preparedness in the Home by Cheryl Fekete (N)

Come and Play the Heuristic Way; Treasure Baskets for Young Children by Vicke Bowman (N)

Understanding and Managing Special Needs:  Developmental Delays, Disabilities, and Sensory Processing Disorders by Jessica Brodey (NCS)

Building an Exceptional Client Relationship by Mary Crowe (A)

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Networking Break

       

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

 

Understanding Bilingual Families; How Caregivers Can Support the Learning Goals of Multilingual Families by Carly Jennings (N)

Sensorific by Gina Deveary (N)

Understanding and Encouraging Healthy Sleep for 0-4 Months for Newborn Care Professionals by Jennifer Metter  (NCS)

Develop Everygreen Web Content - Content People WANT to Share by Bian Wallace (A)

 

12:30 PM- 1:50 PM

INA Board of Directors Installation Luncheon Sponsored by HomeWork Solutions

       

2:00 PM - 3:20 PM

 

Understanding Infant and Toddler Temperaments Once and For All by Laura Wathen (N)

Caring for Teens in Today’s Social Media Culture by Mary Beth Uberti (N)

Oh, Baby!  Gently Navigating the Pitfalls of Infant Sleep by Jessica Brodey (NCS)

Sales Strategies and Best Practices to Increase Agency Growth by Frank Grant (A)

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

 

Communicating with Families When Developmental Red Flags Appear by Laura Wathen (N)

Ask the Experts (NCS)

Bourne Identity – Embracing the Identity Your Company Was Made For by Michele Keen  (A)

Next Stop, San Francisco, How to Grow Your Agency to a New City by Mimi Brady (A)

4:40 PM - 5:40 PM

 

Individual Member Caucus

Business Member Caucus

   

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Closing Reception Sponsored by GTM Payroll Services

       

Monday, April 15, 2013

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Board Meeting