2015 National Conference &
MBC Annual General Meeting
October 1 to 4, 2015
Live, Laugh, and Learn
http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/
Our Speakers and Workshop Presenters for the 2015 National Conference
Keynote #1 – Dr. Joan Friedman
Dr. Friedman is a prominent and well-respected twin expert who shares her passionate views and insights about twins and
their emotional needs with twins and their families throughout the world. The fact that she is an identical twin and the
mother of five, including fraternal twin sons, makes her ideally suited to this conference. Her commitment to twin research
and her treatment of twins of all ages demonstrate the breadth and depth of her skills and experience. She conducts groups
for parents of twins and provides consultation about twin-related matters such as school placements, developmental
discrepancies, behavioral issues, and individuation struggles.
Dr. Joan Friedman - Helping Multiples Prepare for College (WS#1)
Deciding whether to send your multiples to the same or separate college should not be a last minute decision or an impulsive afterthought.
Well in advance of the application process, multiples and their parents must communicate honestly about each child’s wishes. Parental
input is crucial in determining if their multiples have the capacity to be on their own. Preparing for separate placements must begin well
ahead of the college years.
Keynote #2 – Dr. John Mascazine
Dr. John Mascazine, Associate Professor of Education, was a classroom teacher of twelve years at the elementary, middle,
and high school levels. His research areas of interest are in learning styles and twins and multiple birth children and their
school experiences. In this Keynote, Dr. Mascazine, will blend the experiences of twins and multiples in school and learning
situations with some of the current research on schools and learning. He will connect how the experiences of same-age
siblings informs and benefits peers and singleton students, as well as adults. John will discuss some of the popular programs
and research informing issues that affect same-age learners. He will offer examples of the uniqueness of each set of sameage siblings.
Dr. John Mascazine - Discovering your Children’s Potential by Discovering their Learning Strengths (WS#2)
John will highlight the tools parents, teachers and administrators can use to discover the learning style strengths of same-age sibling
students. He will provide resources and inventories to assist teachers and parents in making the most of the learning environments and
learning tasks, both in and outside of schools.
Patricia Kehoe - The Five Love Languages (WS#3)
Patricia will help you understand the basic concepts behind recognizing, understanding and implementing the gift of Gary Chapman’s wor k
on THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES. If you want to learn how to speak your child’s unique love language (whether your child is 4 or 17) then this
is the workshop for you. Participants will find this session to be interactive, informative, humorous and grounded in realism and
practicality.
Keynote #3 – Dr. Karyn Gordon
Dr. Karyn is one of North America’s leading relationship / parenting experts for organizations and families who specializes in
Generation Y (13-32 year olds). In this Keynote, Dr. Karyn empowers parents to bring balance back into their life by tackling
the tough topic of over-indulgence. Many kids / teens are living in a ‘buy now, pay later’ culture which is impacting their
decision making, priorities, spending and eating habits. This keynote is revealing and educational while teaching you
practical ways to achieve balance and wellness in your family life.
Susan Grinder - Keys to Handling Teen Anxiety (WS#4)
This workshop will begin with a discussion of potential causes of anxiety (societal stress, genetics, etc.). Susan will then discuss adolescent
mental, emotional and physical developmental levels, which leads us into how anxiety is an epidemic in our young population. Stats will be
presented about the prevalence of anxiety in elementary, junior and senior high schools. There are various types of anxiety a nd ways it
manifests, which will also be discussed. Lastly, we will talk about helpful strategies for reducing and eliminating anxiety.
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2015 National Conference &
MBC Annual General Meeting
October 1 to 4, 2015
Live, Laugh, and Learn
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Dr. Wanda Polzin - Mindful Parenting for Positive Mental Health (WS#5)
This workshop will discuss how mindful parenting can transform you as an individual as well as support change within your family system
through providing evidence-based research and related parenting practices regarding parenting infants, children, as well as teens. As
parents and caregivers, we can learn to be fully present with our child(ren) as well as ourselves. One way to do this is to bring mindful
parenting into practice and to learn how to parent from our insides out!
Patricia Kehoe - Puberty Multiplied (WS#6)
Is your worst fear your kids becoming a teenager? Or maybe you are living your worst fear!? There are numerous misconceptions about
teenagers and their search for independence and identity. What role can you/should you play in their development? Teenagers are facing
many changes and decisions, Patricia Kehoe, Psychologist and mother of teenage twins will help guide you through the minefield of
adolescence. Participants will enjoy an interactive, passionate and sometimes humorous look into the struggles teenagers have, and we
have with them.
Keynote #4 – Lisa Anderson
In 2010-11 Lisa and her husband finished their harvest and parked the pickup in their shed, packed up their 4 kids for 5
months and toured 6 continents on an extended family adventure around the world. As a past winner of the Canadian
Outstanding Young Farmer Program, and a victim of the BSE crisis, they know personally the ups and the downs of farming.
More importantly, they have learned the value of time with their children, doing what they love best.
Judy Arnall - Discipline without Distress (WS#7)
We are living in an exciting new digital world. Parents and caregivers need new tools! In this presentation Judy will explore modern issues
and concerns regarding discipline and parental anger, and examine typical child age-appropriate behaviors. She will distinguish between
discipline and punishment. Respectful age-appropriate tools will be presented.
Mardi Bernard, RN - Social and Emotional Support for Kids with Learning Differences (WS#8)
Parents of children with learning differences often experience feelings of confusion about the proper course of care both at home and at
school. How do we teach our kids positive self-talk to build self-confidence to help them succeed in their lives?
Fred Sudfeld - The Family Centre – Couples Communication (WS#9)
This workshop is designed for those who would like to improve their current communication patterns. The workshop will look at what is
needed for healthy communication and conflict resolution skills including: barriers to effective communication, communication skills, active
listening, conflict resolution skills and personal boundaries and needs.
Keynote #5 – Judy Arnall
Judy Arnall is Canada's leading authority on non-punitive, respectful parenting and family relationships. She is a Professional
Member of The Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), and a Distinguished Member of Toastmasters
(DTM) as well as a Certified Canadian Family Life Educator (C.C.F.E.). Judy is author of the international bestseller “Discipline
Without Distress: 135 Tools for raising caring, responsible children without time-out, spanking, punishment or bribery”.
REGISTRATION
Registration fees and details are found on page 4.
Payment is required in advance. The early bird
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deadline is June 30 and the final registration date is
August 30th, 2015. Conference check-in will take
place on Thursday (6:30 pm—8:30 pm), Friday (7:30
am—8:30 am) and Saturday (7:30 am—8:30 am) in
the conference foyer of the DoubleTree Hotel. The
conference begins at 8:30 am on Friday morning.
One day registration is available.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel West Edmonton
16615 109th Avenue NW Edmonton, Alberta
TEL: +1-780-484-0821
Delegates must make their own reservations directly with the hotel
Room Rates:
Mon Sept 28 - Wed Oct 7 $140.00
Taxes not included.
More details at:
http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/accommodations-activities/
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October 1 to 4, 2015
Live, Laugh, and Learn
http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/
Conference Schedule
October 1-4, 2015
Thursday October 1, 2015
Saturday October 3, 2015- Cont’d
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
MBC Board of Directors Meeting
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Conference Check-in and Social
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote #3 - Dr. Karyn Gordon
8:30 pm - 12:00 am
Hospitality Suite
Workshops: 2:00 pm-3:30 pm
Friday October 2, 2015
Workshop #4
Susan Grinder - Keys to
Handling Teen Anxiety
Workshop #5
Wanda Polzin - Mindful Parenting
for Positive Mental Health: Practical
Strategies
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Conference Check-in / Breakfast
8:30 am - 8:45 am
Opening Remarks
8:45 am - 10:15 am
MBC AGM & MBC and You
10:15 am - 10:30 am
Break
Workshop #6
Patricia Kehoe - Puberty Multiplied
10:30 am - 11:45 am
MBC Structured Volunteer Exchange
3:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Break
11:45 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Keynote #1- Dr. Joan Friedman
2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Break
Workshops: 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Workshop #7
Judy Arnall - Discipline without
Distress
Workshop #8
Mardi Bernard - Social and
Emotional Support for Kids with
Learning Differences
Workshop #9
The Family Center - Couples
Communication
5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Free Time
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cocktails
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Dinner
7:30 pm - 8:00 pm
MADA Awards / Presentations
8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Keynote #4 - Lisa Anderson
9:15 pm - 12:00 am
Social Time / Dance
Chapter Exchanges: 2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Chapter Exchange #1
Jenna Kelland - Managing Multiples
Chapter Exchange #2
Open Chapter Exchange
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free Time Shuttle to WEM
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Jeans and Jerseys - Casino
(7pm - 11pm)
10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Hospitality Suite
For more details on the MBC Sessions please visit our detailed Schedule
Saturday October 3, 2015
7:30 am - 8:30 am
Conference Check-in / Breakfast
8:30 am - 10:00 am
Keynote#2 - John Mascazine
10:00 am - 10:15 am
Break
Workshops: 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Workshop #1
Workshop #2
Workshop #3
Joan Friedman - Helping Multiples
Prepare for College
John Mascazine - Discovering your
Children’s Potential by Discovering
their Learning Strengths
Sunday October 4, 2015
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Breakfast
10:00 am - 11:15 am
Keynote #5 - Judy Arnall
11:15 am - 11:45 am
11:45 am
Closing Remarks
Conference Adjourned
Patricia Kehoe - The Five Love
Languages
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2015 National Conference &
MBC Annual General Meeting
October 1 to 4, 2015
Live, Laugh, and Learn
http://www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/
Registration Form
Name:
Friday Afternoon October 2, 2015 Chapter Exchanges
Select Chapter Exchange Choice 1st Choice
2nd Choice
Exchange #1 - Managing Multiples
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Exchange #2 - MBC Open Chapter
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Address:
City:
Prov:
Postal Code:
Tel:
Exchange
E-Mail:
Are you a member of MBC? Yes No
If yes, please state your chapter/affiliation:
Position Held:
Type of Multiples:
Twins
Triplets
Quadruplets
Quintuplets
Age and Sex of multiples:
Age and Sex of Other Children:
Have you suffered a loss? Yes No
Is your Spouse attending conference? Yes No
First-Time Attendee of an MBC Conference/Retreat? Yes No
DELEGATE REGISTRATION FEE
Deadline August 30, 2015
Payment must accompany this conference registration
*Note:A $25 cancellation fee will be charged if cancelled after 08/30/15. The
Full Conference fee covers attendance at five full group keynote sessions, your
choice of three workshops, the MBC AGM, MBC’s information sessions, one
chapter exchange, three hot breakfasts, two lunches, four health breaks,
Friday evening Jeans & Jersey Fun Money Casino, Saturday evening Gala, and
Hospitality Suite access.
MBC Member Early Bird Registration before June 30/15
$200
MBC Member Registration After June 30/15
$225
Non MBC Member Early Bird Registration before June 30/15 $250
Non MBC Member Registration After June 30/15
$275
The Two Day Conference fee (Saturday &
Sunday) covers attendance at four full
group keynote sessions, your choice of
three workshops, two hot breakfasts, one
lunch, two health breaks, Saturday
evening Gala, and Hospitality Suite
access.
MBC Early Bird $150/ Late $175
Non MBC Early Bird $200/Late $225
The One Day Conference fee covers
attendance at the keynote sessions and
workshops offered on the date selected,
one hot breakfast, one lunch, and two
health breaks.
MBC Early Bird $100/Late $125
Non MBC Early Bird $150/Late $175
Please Note: All workshops and conference events are open to adults only
Saturday Morning October 3, 2015 Workshops
Select Workshop Choice
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Workshop #1 - Joan Friendman
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Workshop #2 - John Mascazine
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Workshop #3 - Patricia Kehoe
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Saturday Afternoon October 3, 2015 Workshops
Select Workshop Choice
1st Choice 2nd Choice
Workshop #4 - Susan Grinder
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Workshop #5 - Wanda Polzin
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Workshop #6 - Patricia Kehoe
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Saturday Afternoon October 3, 2015 Workshops
Select Workshop Choice
1st Choice 2nd Choice
Workshop #7 - Judy Arnall
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Workshop #8 - Mardi Bernard
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Workshop #9 - The Family Centre
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Special Requirements
Please indicate any Special Dietary needs.
Any other special requirements.
(You will be contacted to discuss)
Additional Tickets
For additional tickets to attend the Jeans and Jersey’s Casino or the Saturday
Banquet and Awards Dinner. This fee does not allow that person to enter the
workshops.
$25 Friday Night- Jeans And Jersey’s Fun Money Casino (18+)
Number of additional Tickets___________________________
Name(s) of additional guests___________________________
$50 Saturday Night- Banquet and Awards Dinner (18+)
Number of additional Tickets__________________________
Name(s) of additional guests___________________________
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Remember to: Include your registration fee and add additional tickets fee
$________Total submitted
Mail completed form and payment to:
Edmonton Twin & Triplet Club
P.O Box 809 Edmonton, AB T5J 2L8
Or pay via PayPal www.ettc.ca/2015-mbc-conference/registration/
For more information visit www.ettc.ca or e-mail [email protected]
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