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March 21, 2006

Oakton Hosts Infant Toddler Conference

Teachers, practitioners, and parents of infants are invited to attend the Ninth Annual Infant Toddler Conference, a one-day seminar offered 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 22, at Oakton's Des Plaines campus, 1600 E. Golf Road.

Nancy Balaban presents the morning keynote, "Everyday Goodbyes: Easing the Separation Process for Infants, Toddlers, and Families." Balaban, a more than 30-year veteran of the Bank Street College Graduate School of Education, will share her insight into better understanding the many emotions that surround the separation process.

In addition, 19 more workshops are available throughout the day. Seminars include "The Growing Child - Sensory Awareness," "Food Allergy Awareness: The True Facts," "Rock-a-bye Babies: Music, Movement, and More," "Simply Signing: Using the Sign with Your Baby Program," and "Fussy Babies: What to Do in Child Care."

Advance registration is $35 and includes a box lunch. Registration after Friday, April 14, or at the door is $45, space permitting.

For more information or to request a detailed program brochure, call Rosann Scalise at 847-635-1910, or Marsha Hawley, at 312-752-2432.


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