Seminar Stage
Ann Douglas
Ann Douglas is the author of numerous books about pregnancy and parenting, including the bestselling titles in The Mother
of All Books series: The Mother of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, The Mother of All Parenting Books, and The Mother of All Pregnancy Organizers. The second Canadian edition of The Mother of All Pregnancy Books will be published by Wiley Canada in June.
Friday 2:00 PM and Sunday 2:30 PM
This is Your Soon-to-Be Life: A Sneak Peak at Life After Baby (And What You Can Do to Ease the Transition)
Ann Douglas, author, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
How can such a tiny person change his or her parents’ lives in such far-reaching ways? That’s the question this presentation answers—while arming you with the facts and insights you need to prepare yourself for the amazing adventure called parenthood. The focus of this presentation is on planning for the early days and weeks after your baby’s arrival; and what you can do to make this time less stressful for your new family. Don’t forget to bring your questions. You’ll have plenty of time to ask our speaker, a mom of four and bestselling pregnancy book author.
Saturday 1:00 PM
The Truth About Newborns (Get the Facts So You Can Stress Less and Enjoy Parenting More)
Ann Douglas, author, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
Understanding a few basic facts about newborns will leave you feeling calmer and more confident about your abilities to embark on the ultimate adventure—becoming a parent. What are newborns really like? How long—and how often—do they sleep? Why do they need to eat so often? What are the most effective ways of soothing newborns when they start to cry? How often do they need to be changed—and how do their elimination patterns evolve during the early weeks after birth? What’s behind such uniquely newborn behaviours as the startle response? You won’t want to miss this fun yet informative session.
You can find out more about Ann at www.anndouglas.ca or www.having-a-baby.com
Sleep, Sex, and Rock & Roll
Are you an exhausted parent? Is sleep your new sex? Learn how much sleep and sex have in common. With a little Rock & Roll, you can meet both your own and your baby's desires for more zzz's. Don't forget to bring dad along -- the sleep/sex connection will make sense to him when this session is done. Tracey Ruiz is the founder and head consultant of The Sleep Doula. Her experience with more than 1,000 babies and their sleep problems offers exhausted parents the hope and real answers that no book has ever been able to provide. Learn trick from the trenches and different options to fit a variety of parenting styles.The Tuckered Toddler
Do you have a toddler who thinks sleep is only for the weak? Are you worried about the big transition from crib to bed? Don't know how to deal with the negotiating sleepless stallion. Come learn some helpful tricks to getting your toddler and you the sleep you both need.
Tracey Ruiz is the founder and head consultant of The Sleep Doula. Her experience with more than 1,000 babies and their sleep problems offers exhausted parents the hope and real answers that no book has ever been able to provide. Learn trick from the trenches and different options to fit a variety of parenting styles.
Everything you wanted to know about exercise and nutrition during pregnancy – Part 1
Samantha Montpetit-Huynh, CPTN-CPT, PFS, NWS, TTDR, RAB Core, will discuss the benefits and risks of exercising during pregnancy. What exercises are considered safe and what to avoid. Myths and trimester by trimester guidelines will also be reviewed.
Kerri Cooper, BSc, CNP, will discuss what every pregnancy needs in regards to supporting a healthy growing fetus through proper nutrition. What foods to avoid and how to minimize nausea, constipation and control a healthy weight gain.
Everything you wanted to know about exercise and nutrition during the postpartum period – Part 2
Samantha Montpetit-Huynh, CPTN-CPT, PFS, NWS, TTDR, RAB Core, will discuss when it is safe to resume exercise after delivery. What exercises to avoid and what to watch out for. Are you doing too much too soon? She will also review what the real cause of the Mummy Tummy is and what you can do about it.
Kerri Cooper, BSc, CNP, will discuss proper nutrition for breastfeeding mothers. How to incorporate good eating habits for a sleep deprived mom and how this can help to increase energy levels and promote safe weight loss in a realistic time frame. www.coreexpectations.com
Safe Sleep For Your Baby
Yolanda has been sharing her story of personal tragedy to educate others on the importance of following safe sleep practices when caring for an infant since 2004. Her powerful and passionate message has captured the attention of Health and Childcare Workers and has reached thousands living across the GTA. Yolanda's passion to reduce infant deaths and save other parents from living with the grief she experiences each day is a message no parent or childcare provider forgets. She has gained the admiration and respect of healthcare professionals across the province and is recognized as an expert in the field of infant safe sleep.
Yolanda delivers workshops and presentations addressing SIDS and Safe Sleep for infants She targets new and expectant mothers, childcare providers, educators such as public health and hospital staff as well she is providing training to all Catholic Children's Aid Society staff and foster parents for Toronto district. She has travelled to Barrie to deliver workshops as well as to Minnet to deliver a presentation to health care professionals at their conference.
She has been on TV-CP24, the Dr. Karl Show with the Chief Coroner of Ontario Dr. Lauwers to educate viewers and listeners about safe sleep. Yolanda is involved with the RNAO Focus Group to create Guidelines for all nurses across Ontario on the topic of safe sleep, she speaks at the Toronto Baby Show and other community events. Her contribution in educating her community on the lifesaving message of safe sleep for infants has been extraordinary and invaluable to the lives she has touched.
Learn of the current safe sleep practices recommended by Health Canada, The Canadian Paediatric Society and the Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths. Get information on which products are not recommended for babies sleep, and what is safe. A must attend for everyone caring for infants or educating others on safe sleep practices.
La Leche League Canada
Pregnant? Learn how to help get breastfeeding off to a good start. Already breastfeeding? Hear tips on avoiding difficulties and overcoming challenges. Find out how La Leche League Canada fits into your breastfeeding support network.La Leche League is a charitable, volunteer-run organization that provides mother-to-mother support and breastfeeding information.
Feeding Baby and Toddler With Ease
Join Sprout Right author and Founder, Lianne Phillipson-Webb, to learn the know how of what to feed your baby and toddler when, and what gadgets and gizmos are out there to help you along. The latest's and greatest in feeding tools are overwhelming. She'll share some of her tried and tested favourites.Caroline David
Marketing & Sales Manager
Five Seasons Comfort/ Electro-Air Canada
Toronto, Ontario
At an early age, Caroline David was diagnosed with anaphylaxis, having life threatening allergies to poultry, eggs, fish, seafood and various nuts. By the age of four, she began having asthma and allergic reactions to dust, mold, trees, grass and plant pollens. She often found herself gasping for air, especially if doing any physical activities. Other reactions included severe itchy and puffy eyes, face, ears and throat, along with hives and eczema.
To combat these symptoms, doctors prescribed puffers and allergy medications. Daily doses of these drugs came with side effects, which included migraines, pounding chest pains, irritability, weight gain and a heavy feeling at the back of the brain (close to the neck).
Sympathizing with many others with respiratory illnesses, Caroline began dedicating her life to researching indoor air and the effects on human health. Over the years, Caroline has made hundreds of presentations on Indoor Air Quality – the causes, the effects and the solutions. She is a firm believer that we are a product of our environment, as we are what we eat, drink and breathe.
Caroline speaks with passion and humor, and offers a wealth of information for new mothers on indoor air quality and how to have a healthier home. Once we take a good look at our lifestyles, shopping and housekeeping habits, it’s easy to see how we’re on the path to self-destruction. Join Caroline and learn how to make your home a cleaner, greener place to live.
