The Top 10 reasons not to miss out on The National Conference for America's Children.

With ten days left until the kickoff of The National Conference for America's Children, here are the Top 10 reasons not to miss out!

1. The exhibit hall at the conference is not only full of great information for prevention workers, but also features a massage table to get all the kinks worked out after a full day!
2. Experience the soulful sounds of the Healthy Families Hallelujah Choir! These awesome ladies will be sharing their talents with us twice on Sunday, so don't miss out.
3. When the day winds down, enjoy the fantastic views from the hotel, relax with a walk along the riverfront, or cool off in the rooftop pool!
4. From fundraising to better data management, there's a wide variety of sessions that are sure to help you hone the skills you most want to improve!
5. This is the best opportunity you'll have to meet fellow home visitors, supervisors, trainers, and others from around the country. It's a great place to discuss tips and strategies, share stories, and make new friends throughout the network.
6. You know you want your first edition of "Ghosts from the Nursery" signed by Robin Karr-Morse, and she'll be signing books after her plenary session  on Sunday!
7. Not only is there a special lunch session with Dr. Harvey Karp, but there's also a drawing for a VIP lunch with Dr. Bruce Perry - lunch has never been so exciting!
8. The Jacksonville Landings are a quick five minute walk from the hotel, perfect for an evening out with colleagues and to find those souvenirs to bring home for the family!
9. The closing plenary with Emily Ballance is sure to leave you feeling happy and ready to take on the world!
10. And last but not least, when you register for the conference you won't have to read another post about it, we swear!

So why wait? Register now for The National Conference for America's Children!

Spring into May!

Spring into May with a trip to Jacksonville!

After surviving a long, cold winter and a rainy start to spring, reward yourself with a trip to sunny Jacksonville for The National Conference for America's Children!

We're less than three weeks away from the big event that features some of the best and brightest in the home visiting world! Come to Jacksonville and enjoy information sessions on the topics that matter to you while networking with like-minded professionals from across the country.

Take time out of your day to register now to learn from Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Harvey Karp, Cordelia Anderson and more! Get a head start on summer today and book your trip to Jacksonville and The National Conference for America's Children now!

Click here for a breakdown on our sessions and speakers, or go right to this link to register for the conference. And don't forget to book your room at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront!

No extensions this time - the Early Bird ends this Friday!

Friday, April 18 is your last chance to register for The National Conference for America's Children at our special Early Bird rate, so don't let it pass you by!

If you register by Friday, not only will you secure your chance to see speakers like Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Bruce Perry and to attend sessions on reflective practice, self-care, CHEERS and more, but you'll also be entered into our drawing for a VIP lunch with Dr. Perry himself!

You're going to register anyway, so why not do it today and save some money? Secure your spot at The National Conference for America's Children now! 

It's No Joke!

We've extended Early Bird registration! Instead of playing pranks to mark April Fool's Day we want to help you out in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month! We've decided to continue our Early Bird registration program until  Friday, April 18!    You now have THREE more weeks to jump on this promotional rate! But there won't be any more extensions after that, so act now to secure your spot to see Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. David Willis, Dr. Harvey Karp and more!

The Early Bird Deadline is one week (now six days) away! Don't let it fly past!

The Early Bird deadline for The National Conference for America’s Children is ending in exactly one week! With seven days (now six days) to go until our special promo rate expires, here are seven reasons to register today:

•     Anyone who registers before the Early Bird deadline will get the chance to attend a special VIP lunch session with Dr. Bruce Perry! This is as unique an opportunity as you can get!

•     Our plenary speakers are leaders in their fields, and you won’t want to miss the chance to learn from Dr. David Willis or laugh along with Emily Ballance!

•     The workshops being presented feature a range of topics that are sure to please every different interest group and feature experts like Dr. Dorothy Espelage, Dr. Harvey Karp, and more!

•     Jacksonville is beautiful in May and is a great place to relax after a day packed full of learning and training!

•     The opportunity to meet new friends and reconnect with old colleagues! There’s no better time to build your personal and professional networks.

•     The exhibit hall is sure to rock this year, with new vendors and familiar faces!

•     You know you’re going to register anyway, so do it today and save yourself some money!

Don’t let the week fly by! Register today for The National Conference for America’s Children!

Want to grow your network?

What's better than being at The National Conference for America's Children? Meeting new friends and colleagues at The National Conference for America's Children!

We know that you could spend all day learning from experts like Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Linda Gilkerson , but we also know you won't want to miss the chance to interact with and learn from prevention workers just like you!

So, please join like-minded professionals from all around the country to discuss tips, strategies, success stories (some funny ones, too!) and learn from the people who work in the same field as you.

Whether it's at our opening-night mixer on Sunday or at one of the great restaurants and bars in the downtown Jacksonville area after a full day of workshops, there will be plenty of opportunities for you to grow your personal and professional networks.

Sign up now at the early bird rate and you might have the change to sit down with Dr. Bruce Perry at a special VIP lunch session!

Don't miss out on this chance to make new friends, hone the skills that you use every day, and rejuvenate your passion for your work - sign up now for The National Conference for America's Children.

Train Your Brain!

Come to the 2014 National Conference for 

America's Children!

Building brains is our business! Help us celebrate National Brain Awareness Week by putting infant mental health in the spotlight.

Infant mental health is one focal point of Health Families America and will be featured extensively at The National Conference for America's Children. The conference, taking place in Jacksonville, FL, May 18-21, will feature:

• A keynote address from renowned researcher Dr. Bruce Perry and a special in-depth breakout session led by Dr. Perry that will provide attendees with a crash course on infant neuro-development! 
• A chance for five lucky winners to enjoy a VIP lunch with Dr. Perry! Those who register now for our Early Bird Discount will automatically be entered into the drawing!
• Breakout sessions on the science and practice of infant mental health, led be great innovators in the field such as Dr. Harvey Karp and Dr. Linda Gilkerson!

This week when you post on your social media profiles and blogs, be sure to mention Brain Awareness Week, help us spotlight Healthy Families America and its Infant Mental Health approach, and take your understanding of infant mental health to the next level.

Register today for The National Conference for America's Children!

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