SATURDAY 11/08/2008

8:00 AM-5:00PM FORMAL CONVENTION SESSIONS

6:30 - 8:30 PM DINNER

Sessions will include:

Teaching our kids the value of money.

--Discussion on how to teach our children about allowances, budgets, spending and savings.  Guidelines provided by River City Bank, Sacramento.

Preparing our children for school.

--This session will teach how everyday home life experiences provide opportunites for teaching pre-schoolers school readiness skills.   - Christine Rodriguez, Child Development Supervisor, Stanislaus County Office of Education, Children and Family Services
 

The Return of DR. Rochlen--

A Real Look Behind Men's Reasons for Becoming a Stay At-Home Father.

This session will overview a new research project that addressed: a) the relationship between reasons for becoming a Stay At-Home Father and role adjustment, b) Men's plans and perceptions towards workforce re-entry, and c) Perceptions of stigma toward the Stay At-Home Father's role. Session participants will engage in discussions of their perceptions of the results and implications. Aaron Rochlen, Associate Professor, University of Texas
 

BASIC HAIR BRAIDING.

This session will teach the basics of the modern styles of hair braiding and styling for those with daughters, or sons with really long hair.  -led by MTI College, Sacramento cosmetology school. A Paul Mitchell Partner School


Home Fire Safety And Teaching Emergency Preparedness.
Led by a local fire agency, this session will give ideas for improving home fire safety skills and help in preparing and teaching a emergency preparedness plan to our families.
-Led by local fire department

OPEN FORUM DISCUSSIONS:

Dads With Daughters.

Fathers and Sons.

What about me?

Our Children: An Age based discussion.

.....AND MORE! 

(session list subject to grow/change)