I’ve been with MommyCon for over a year now. The only comments I have ever seen about the fastest growing natural parenting convention are “What is MommyCon?” or “I love MommyCon.” Proving that to know MommyCon is to love MommyCon.
What is MommyCon? MommyCon is a parenting convention that focuses on natural and organic parenting methods. Seminars and workshops include; babywearing, birth, breastfeeding, cloth diapering, car seat safety, natural health and medicine, baby gear, childproofing and much more. The focus is to bring like-minded mothers together. In a modern world where Moms are more isolated from each other than ever, this concept of introducing Moms to alternative parenting practices with the goal of creating community is truly revolutionary and I believe it is the secret to its success.
You will watch inspiring talks by The Leaky Boob about a world where breastfeeding is normalized, crack up when you are introduced to the world from your toddler’s point of view by Honest Toddler, and become empowered to challenge and question culturally accepted forms of authority by The Badass Breastfeeder.
You will get schooled on babywearing by Beco, car seat safety by Alyssa Adams Ruben, CPST and seduced by incredible giveaways by Jamie Grayson The Baby Guy NYC. You will be introduced to cutting edge parenting products that you won’t see anywhere else. Walking through the vendors is truly mesmerizing. You’ll never look at shopping the same again.
Most importantly, you will join a group of parents who are becoming empowered by this movement to come together, connect, support and create community. Parents all over the country are meeting, making lasting connections to people right in their communities and freeing themselves from isolation during these often nerve-wracking child-bearing years.
What Isn’t MommyCon? MommyCon is not exclusive. All parents are welcome, of all walks of life, of all parenting styles, of all feeding styles, of all race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation. No matter who you are or where you are in your parenting journey you are welcome. Whether you are expecting your first child or are expecting more grandchildren you are welcome.
MommyCon is not the internet. You will meet people in the most important form; face to face. Human beings are social creatures and it’s vital that we connect in real life. When this happens all of the barriers that keep us from forming connections disappear. You will not experience insults, judgment or ousting. You will socialize with people who are parenting in all sorts of ways and it won’t interfere with your ability to create a meaningful connection.
How Do I Get to MommyCon? Naturally, you want to attend now. And I couldn’t be more excited to announce something truly spectacular that is happening in the world of MommyCon.Camp MommyCon will take place over the course of three days; June 20-June 22, 2014 at the Winter Park Resort in the beautiful mountains outside of Denver. And you just have to be there. But even more exciting is the giveaway taking place right here! Enter below to win a pair of 3 day passes to Camp MommyCon OR a pair of general admission tickets to any MommyCon 2014 city. Here’s a sneak peak at what you can expect from the weekend. Let the drooling begin!
Friday
3:00 PM | 7:00 PM | Registration | Registration Opens |
3:30 PM | 4:00 PM | Plaza | Welcome! |
4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Level 1 | Motherlove VIP |
4:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Plaza | Wrapping 101 |
5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | Level 1 | Plus Size Birth |
5:00 PM | 5:45 PM | Plaza | Babywearing VIP |
5:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Level 2 | Do The Doula |
5:45 PM | 6:30 PM | Level 1 | Essential Oils |
6:00 PM | 6:45 PM | Level 2 | Expectant Mama VIP |
6:30 PM | 7:30 PM | Level 1 | Sex After Baby |
8:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Gazebo | S’Mores |
8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | Gazebo | Campfire Stories |
8:45 PM | 9:15 PM | Gazebo | Campfire Songs |
Saturday
9:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Meet at Registration | Babywearing Workout |
9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Level 2 | Healing Properties of Amber |
10:00 AM | 10:45 AM | Level 2 | Attachment Parenting Methods for Preemies, Foster and Adoptive Families |
10:45 AM | 11:15 AM | Level 2 | Toddler Cooking Class |
11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | Level 2 | Do the Doula |
12:00 PM | 1:00 PM | Lunch Break | Lunch Break |
1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Level 2 | Navigating the Crunchy Mother |
1:45 PM | 2:30 PM | Level 2 | Elimination Communication 101 |
2:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Level 2 | Our Muddy Boots |
3:00 PM | 3:45 PM | Level 2 | Talking about Sex with your Children |
3:45 PM | 4:45 PM | Level 2 | Wrapping Workshop |
9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Level 4 | Babywearing 101 |
10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Level 4 | Cloth Diapering 101 |
10:30 AM | 11:15 AM | Level 4 | Birth Choices |
11:15 AM | 12:00 PM | Level 4 | Honest Toddler & Snack Time |
1:00 PM | 1:45 PM | Level 4 | The Leaky Boob |
1:45 PM | 2:15 PM | Level 4 | Essential Oils |
2:15 PM | 3:15 PM | Level 4 | Pediatric Health & Vaccination Q&A |
3:15 PM | 4:00 PM | Level 4 | Body Love with Plus Size Mommy Memoirs |
4:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Level 4 | Car Seat Safety |
4:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Level 4 | Giveaway Extravaganza |
5:00 PM | 7:30 PM | Dinner Break | Dinner Break |
1:45 PM | 2:30 PM | Meet at registration | Homeschool Lesson |
12:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Resort | Winter Park Resort Activities |
7:30 PM | 9:00 PM | Level 4 | Movie Night: Milky Way |
Sunday
8:00 AM | 8:30 AM | Level 1 | Mommy and Me Yoga |
8:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Level 2 | Breakfast |
8:45 AM | 9:30 AM | Level 2 | Blogger Panel |
9:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Outside | Scavenger Hunt |
10:00 AM | 10:30 AM | Level 2 | Prizes |
If you would like to purchase tickets click here. Enter this amazing giveaway for a pair of 3 day passes OR a pair of general admission tickets to any MommyCon 2014 city. Comment on what session or city you are most looking forward to!