Upcoming Events

A calendar of upcoming events featuring Ann Douglas, author of Happy Parents, Happy Kids — a guide to thriving alongside your child — and Parenting Through the Storm — a guide to parenting a child with a mental health, neurodevelopmental, or behavioural challenge.

For book talks and workshops related to Ann’s brand new book, Navigating the Messy Middle: A Fiercely Honest and Wildly Encouraging Guide for Midlife Women, please visit the events page of Ann’s other website.

Interested in having Ann speak to your group? Please get in touch. She'd love to brainstorm the possibilities and provide you with information about purchasing copies of her books at a significant discount. 

Looking for ideas and inspiration?
     Descriptions of Ann's most popular parenting presentations 
     List of recent speaking engagements focused on parenting (2015-2023)

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The Baby Show, Ottawa


  • The Shaw Centre 55 Colonel By Dr Ottawa, ON, K1N 9J2 Canada (map)

Big Picture Parenting: In this thought-provoking presentation, parenting author Ann Douglas will discuss the advantages of taking a big-picture approach to parenting (parenting with your hopes and dreams for your children and your family in mind). She will discuss the importance of tuning into your child’s needs, being mindful of your parenting decisions, building relationships with other parents, and practicing self-care. Expect a compelling mix of practical advice and lively anecdotes from this popular and engaging speaker.

The Baby Show is "Ottawa's most comprehensive and informative prenatal, baby, and toddler event." It is being held at the Ottawa Convention Centre. Be sure to drop by Ann's booth to pick up copies of her parenting tip sheets. 

Earlier Event: March 7
Parent Education Network, Toronto
Later Event: March 25
Hincks Dellcrest Centre SOS ("Strength, Optimism, Strategies") Parenting Workshop Series