Seminar Programme at the ASG Parent and Child Show Auckland 2009
Attend one our inspirational and educational parenting seminars at the ASG Parent and Child Show Auckland. This years programme is brimming with celebrated speakers from around New Zealand.
11.00 - 11.45:Bedtime Problems Triple P - Jackie Riach, Psychologist and Manager
Children need to develop healthy and independent sleep patterns. Learn how to help your toddler develop a good bedtime routine.
12.00 - 12.45:Safer Journeys Plunket - Mary Hall and Simon Budel
Tips and tricks for successful car seat installation and use. How do you know when to change your child's carseat? When can your child sit in the front of the car, and do without a carseat? Where is the safest position in the car?
1.00 -1.45: Banish the back-to-work blues
OHbaby! - Katherine Granich, Editor
Do you feel guilty every time you drop your baby off at daycare? Have you used up all of your annual leave looking after a toddler with chicken pox? Worst of all, do you know someone who looks like she has it all together, and you can't figure out where you went wrong? Balancing work and your personal life seems impossible when you're a parent. But it's not all bad news. OHbaby! Magazine Editor and full-time working mum Katherine Granich knows what it's like to head back to the office once your baby is born. If you're a working mum or a working mum-to-be, you don't want to miss this seminar.
2.00 - 2.45: Mahumassage
Kathryn Fromont - Mahumidwife and Comprehensive Nurse
Studies have demonstrated that babies who are held, massaged, rocked and caressed often grow up to be less aggressive, violent more compassionate and well adjusted children and adults. Our mahumidwife, Kathryn Fromont, experienced midwife and comprehensive nurse will let you in on the secret to happy babies - mahumassage. In this seminar we will teach you the tricks, techniques and tips of how to give your baby a beneficial mahumassage.
3.00 - 3.45: Whining and Tantrums Triple P - Jackie Riach, Psychologist and Manager
You can turn this behaviour around if you know how.
Combating your child’s fussy eating habits doesn’t have to be hard. Nutritionist Sheena Hendon will discuss the various causes of picky eating – both physical and behavioural and what you can do to help your child reach their full potential.
1.00 - 1.45: No More Aching Tummies Mother and Child Mobile Natural Health - Monika Vadai
Find out the reasons why so many babies have colic and other digestive issues these days. Medical herbalist and naturopath Monika Vadai will give you easy and natural solutions on how to reduce your babies' discomfort and pain.
2.00 - 2.45:Mahumassage Kathryn Fromont, Mahumidwife and Comprehensive Nurse
Studies have demonstrated that babies who are held, massaged, rocked and caressed often grow up to be less aggressive, violent more compassionate and well adjusted children and adults. Our mahumidwife, Kathryn Fromont, experienced midwife and comprehensive nurse will let you in on the secret to happy babies - mahumassage. In this seminar we will teach you the tricks, techniques and tips of how to give your baby a beneficial mahumassage.
3.00 - 3.45:Nappy Days Nappy Days - The Nappy Lady, Kate Meads
Say goodbye to pins and fiddly folds - todays nappies are all about performance, comfort and simplicity. This nappy workshop will give you the information you need to make your nappy choice simple.
11.00 - 11.45:Bedtime Problems Triple P - Michelle Melville-Smith, Psychologist
Children need to develop healthy and independent sleep patterns. Learn how to help your toddler develop a good bedtime routine.
12.00 - 12.45:Safe T Sleep Miriam Rutherford-van Gisbergen
Miriam will be imparting valuable knowledge on safer sleeping for babies. Learn ways to calm babies, teach healthy sleep patterns and how to wrap your baby safely.
1.00 - 1.45:Strong Immunity For Your Child Mother and Child Mobile Natural Health - Monika Vadai
Find out how you can make yours and your children's immune system stronger through appropriate diet and lifestyle and what natural remedies you can use to prevent and treat the symptoms of the common cold and flu.
2.00 - 2.45:Nappy Days Nappy Days - The Nappy Lady, Kate Meads
Say goodbye to pins and fiddly folds - todays nappies are all about performance, comfort and simplicity. This nappy workshop will give you the information you need to make your nappy choice simple.
3.00 - 3.45:Whining and Tantrums Triple P - Michelle Melville-Smith, Psychologist
You can turn this behaviour around if you know how.
Friday October 30
