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!

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!

You're not going to want to miss this!

The 2014 National Conference for America's Children, presented by Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America, is sure to be educational, energizing and exciting!

The conference will be at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront - May 18-21, 2014.

Join us for a great experience for anyone who works with children, families and non-profits. Plenary speakers include:

• Dr. Bruce Perry, whose work with infant mental health speaks to the need for urgency in the prevention of child abuse and neglect.
• Robin Karr-Morse, a family therapist and author who uses the latest research in  psychology, biology, neurology and genetics to take readers inside the reality of early development.
• Emily Ballance, a Licensed Professional Counselor and nationally recognized speaker who brings a unique and humorous perspective on the challenges of work and life. 

Register before the end of the year for the Early Bird discount!

Emily Ballance brings the humor and healing!

Prevent Child Abuse America and Healthy Families America are excited to welcome the upbeat, humorous and downright fun Emily Ballance to speak at The 2014 National Conference for America's Children in Jacksonville, FL in May 2014.

"Emily did a wonderful job for us at the Illinois state conference. She fit the occasion like a glove. We were very, very pleased."  - Roy Harley, Executive Director, Prevent Child Abuse Illinois

Emily Ballance, MEd, LPC, CSP is a nationally recognized speaker for associations, organizations, meetings, state and national conferences. She offers a unique and humorous perspective on the challenges of work and life in general. Drawing from her experiences in healthcare, the corporate world, as a counselor and in life, Emily educates and entertains audiences with her dry wit and keen observations. Also a Licensed Professional Counselor, Emily is committed to helping people use positive, affirming humor to reduce stress, prevent burnout and enhance their health, happiness and well-being.

"Emily's closing keynote was fun and funny, informative and inspiring! She gave our nurses some very practical suggestions for using humor to deal with stress at work and at home - they could really be applied to any profession."  - Robyn Gude, Network Administrator of the Southern Illinois Perinatal Network

Emily's presentation, "Finding Humor and Purpose in the Midst of Life's Circus," is sure to be an entertaining and enjoyable way to learn and connect with your peers. The National Conference for America's Children will take place at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront in Jacksonville, FL, May 18-21, 2014.

For more information, please visit our website!