Tribe hosts Child Development Conference at ECU

April Bradbury assists Lonnie Manual, program therapist for the Chickasaw Nation, during his session on stress coping techniques.

Carla Miller gets into the luau theme while checking in conference participants.

Contributed by Kerri McDonald, tribal media relations

The Chickasaw Nation Child Care Development Department hosted its Second Annual Child Development Conference on November 4-5 at East Central University in Ada.

Teachers, parents, grandparents and child care workers from around Oklahoma were able to choose from a variety of sessions including some of the industries hottest topics.

Experts from all fields of child care educated and enlightened attendees on many subjects from safety, literacy and exercise to art, self-esteem and behavior guidance.

With a luau theme, participants were able to enjoy the fun learning atmosphere which included door prizes, an exhibitors’ hall and a luncheon with keynote speaker Mary Harding who has more than 30 years of experience in the field of child development.