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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Ontario Ministry of Education: Early Years Division

Parents and Educators Working Together: Great things can happen when educators work collaboratively with parents. In this #leadershipshine Twitter chat, Ann Douglas, author of Parenting Through the Storm, will be join Jim Grieve (Assistant Deputy Minister of Education: Early Years Division) to talk about what parents bring to the table and how educators can create and encourage a spirit of mutual respect and cooperation that leads to the best possible outcomes for kids. Be part of a thought-provoking conversation about creating trust, validating parent concerns, and the importance of compassion and self-compassion (for parents, educators, and kids alike).

Earlier Event: April 22
International Bipolar Foundation
Later Event: April 26
Ottawa Writers' Festival