Being a great mom requires so many different skills which are often learned “on the job” of parenting. What if there was a place to go for some professional development for moms? Now there is! Seattle-based parenting experts Amy Lang, founder of Birds + Bees + Kids, and Kim Estes, founder of Savvy Parents Safe Kids, created MamaCon, a conference just for moms!
MamaCon is a parenting conference, a women's conference, a girlfriend getaway and a chance for moms to relax, learn and laugh. Held May 15-16 in Lynnwood, WA, you don’t want to miss this chance for a timeout from your juggling act. Visit www.MamaCon.net for tickets and information.
Mamacon includes a full line-up of speakers providing insights on a wide spectrum of topics from ending the Mommy Wars to bully-proofing your child.
This year's Keynote Speaker is Arlene Pellicane, co-author of Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World, and she has shared with us tips for forming new digital habits.
5 Digital Resolutions for Your Family:
We will not text, tweet, or play video games at mealtime – Set aside at least 4 meals a week where you sit down as a family for conversation and fun, no screens allowed.
We will turn off screens one hour before bedtime – Staring at a bright screen before bedtime keeps kids awake, so turn off electronic devices one hour before bedtime to avoid stimulating adrenaline and preventing sleep.
We will set and keep daily time limits on screen time – The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends 2 hours or less of screen time for your child age 2-18. Your limit may be higher, but at least set a limit or else all free time tends to go to screens.
We will enforce consequences when rules are broken – What battles do you anticipate with screen time? Be clear about consequences (make them fair) and consistent about enforcement.
We will not criticize or yell at our family members online or by texting – Don’t use social media as a megaphone to trash your family member. Instead learn to communicate face to face when there’s a problem. Keep your texts and posts positive and complimentary.
Which will you choose? Any digital resolutions to add to the list? Attend this year's Mamacon to hear what Arlene Pellicane has to say about How To Raise Relational Kids in a Screen Driven World.
MORE ABOUT MAMACON:
Friday & Saturday May 15 - 16, 2015
Lynnwood Embassy Suites, Lynnwood, WA
Friday, May 15 Evening Kick Off Event and I STILL Just Want To Pee Alone Book Launch
TIME: Doors open at 6:00 PM - Book launch at 7:30 PM
FREE & Open to the public! Anyone can come! (Included in your MamaCon ticket)
Join us for FREE Cocktails, browse our Marketplace and laugh (until you pee your pants) as hilarious mommy bloggers read from their blogs.
REGISTER here to reserve your FREE spot.
Saturday, May 16 - MamaCon 2015
TIME: 9:00 AM - 11:30 PM (Registration opens at 8:00 AM)
Pampering at our mini-spa, wonderful SWAG and giveaways, learning from our experts, empowering keynote, delicious lunch and Saturday night Dance Party Extravaganza! FREE cocktails on Saturday night!
"MamaCon was the most fun, I've had in years! It was the perfect amount of time, not too much time away that I missed anyone at home, but just enough time away that I felt like a new mama." -Judy E.
All the details here.
Tickets - $97 | REGISTER here.
Don't miss the best-ever girlfriend getaway for moms like you who need a day of fun, inspiration and encouragement in the middle of your crazy-making life!
Can't make MamaCon, but still need some fun? Join us for our Saturday night Dance Party Extravaganza! Open to the public and includes 2 FREE cocktails!
Tickets - $10 | REGISTER here.
P.S. Get a room and make it a real getaway. Full breakfast and evening cocktails included. $89 per night! Reservations.
