In the Spotlight this week...

The National Conference for America's Children is quickly approaching! 

With so many great topics and workshops to choose from, we couldn't keep them to ourselves! Check out these sessions -

Spotlight on: Dr. Espelage and the Myths and Facts about Peer Abuse
The effects of bullying can be dramatic and long-term, but we are learning more and more each day about the effectiveness of ecologically-based prevention strategies. Read more...  

Spotlight on: Self-Care for the Caregiver
You work long hours in stressful situations, working hard to help improve the lives of everyone around you. You deserve some time and attention too! Dr. Lori Schlosser has tailored this two-part experiential session toward the needs of home visitors and assessment workers in an effort to help you relax, center and recharge! Read more...

Spotlight on: CHEERS and its Use in Home Visiting
Are you a home visitor who uses the CHEERS framework in your work, or are you someone who is just learning about CHEERS for the first time? Either way, this session from Lisa Sutter is guaranteed to be useful to you! Read more... 

Spotlight on: Child Sexual Abuse Prevention
These sessions will feature leaders in the field discussing their approaches and what they have found works and what does not. Sessions are sure to be useful for anyone who is interested in learning more about how they can prevent sexual abuse at all levels! Learn more about the speakers and sessions...

Spotlight on: Engaging Fathers in Home Visiting
You know that engaging fathers in the lives of children is optimal for child development, but do you know the best strategies to engage fathers safely and effectively? This session will provide strategies from all perspectives! Learn more...

Spotlight on: Pinwheels for Prevention
Pinwheels for Prevention is Prevent Child Abuse America's signature messaging campaign, and this session will focus on the ways that different state chapters have been able to use the pinwheel and the associated messaging to increase engagement and awareness throughout their communities. Read 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!