Annette wrote:

>  I was just wondering how others run the group?  I usually have the
>mothers introduce themselves and baby and state any concerns at the
>time.  I have had a few guest speakers, nutritionist and child life
>specialist.  Occasionally , there is dead space, where no one is
>saying anything.  Do others plan agenda's or have certain topics
>they cover, or do you let the mothers self direct themselves?  I
>prefer to keep the air relaxed and comfortable and I want to best
>serve my clientele.

I'll admit that I'm prejudiced (being a LLLL), but, have you checked
out a local LLL group?  There are some really great resources
available to Leaders to help lead meetings and generate discussion.
I bet that if you asked one of the Leaders would be willing to  share
with you some of the compilations of meeting ideas.

Anyway, for any of you that haven't visited a LLL meeting it is
definitely worthwhile to see how they work up close and personal.
We've welcomed visitors that were preparing to sit the IBCLE and I
think they got alot out of them.

Alicia Rudin, LLLL in the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY)
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