They even have a really big mascot ;) This blue bear is everywhere you look... on shirts, made into statues, as keychains, etc. My oldest daughter would LOVE it (she's a big fan of bears).
Inside, it's easy to find your way to the registration area. They have the tables set up alphabetically. This year, we received a tote bag, flash drive with the compendium, a t-shirt, and a conference planner.
We had a chance to meet up briefly with some friends from the FCDSN at lunch time and say a quick hello before heading to the Convention Center for some parent "sharing sessions". It might sound like a coffee hour, but really it was quite informative. We've always found that the best experts are other parents that are in similar situations, or that have already experienced a problem. They can give great practical advice and give you ideas that doctors and professionals just don't always think of.
I attended the "for Moms only" session, and David (logically) attended the "for Dads only" group. Each group allows every attendee to state an issue that they are dealing with. Each group is further focused by age. (For instance, there was a 0-3 group, 4-8, 9-12, etc. You attend whatever group your child is in.) The moderator then opens the discussion to everyone to get advice and tips on how to deal with it. We covered a lot of topics in a short 2 hours, and didn't even cover everything! The hot topics in this session were challenging behaviors, communication struggles, elopement (running away), feeding issues, educational expectations, potty training, and creating meaningful friendships with peers.
I'll fill you in on the Vendor Hall a bit later... we're getting ready to go down to the dance. Always a great time!
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