Ann Douglas will be speaking at Kaleidoscope 2021: a virtual grief convention for families and professionals. You can register via the Lumara Grief and Bereavement Care Society website.

Presentation description: The Umbrella Workshop: Helping Families to Weather the Storm

Wondering what you can do to make a difference for a child or a family who is struggling? Eager to learn how you can communicate your caring and support in a way that recognizes and builds upon the strengths of that family? In this practical and inspiring presentation, Ann Douglas will connect the dots between the growing body of research about family support and engagement and the real-world needs of children and families. After all, if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child’s parent. Here’s how to be that village….

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Supporting Families Through the Storm” at this online workshop for childcare and early learning professionals.

Ann Douglas will be speaking at this virtual event hosted by Erin Mills Connects.

It’s Not Just You: A Conversation About Pandemic-Related Exhaustion and Burnout

Over the course of the pandemic, Ann Douglas has been hard at work on a brand-new book for and about women. Her research has given her the opportunity to have heart-to-heart conversations with well over 100 women: women who have been grappling with all kinds of different pandemic-related challenges. Ann will share some of what she learned from these conversations: how the pandemic has added to the heavy workload that women were already shouldering back in pre-pandemic times (and that has been even heavier for some women); and what this has meant in terms of the overall health and well-being of women. She’ll be encouraging you to reflect on your own experiences — both the challenges you’ve faced and what you’ve learned about yourself as you’ve lived through this strange and uncertain time.

Ann Douglas will be presenting “The Umbrella Workshop: Helping Families to Weather the Storm” at this online conference for childcare and early learning professionals.

You told us that you wanted to keep talking, so we're going to keep talking. Join us tonight for another Twitter chat hosted by Children's Mental Health Ontario. Just search for the #kidscantwait hashtag to join in the conversation, which will be starting at 8 pm ET. We'll be speaking from the heart about the challenges we're facing as parents and sharing strategies for taking the best possible care of ourselves and our kids during this strange and uncertain time.

Supporting the Professionals
Who Are Supporting the Parents
During the Pandemic and Beyond

These are challenging times for everyone—times that require us to think about new ways to communicate, work, and support one another. This webinar will provide an opportunity for organizations and individuals to reflect on how professionals might best support families during these extraordinary times:

• How can we share resources and offer support in a way that reduces (as opposed to adds to) the stress that parents and children are experiencing?

• What can we do to make a difference for a child or a family who is struggling?

• How can we communicate our caring and support in a way that recognizes and builds upon the strengths of that family?

• How might we maintain and connect the programs and services we create during this time with the work we will be doing post-pandemic?

• How can we be ready to support parents in whatever comes next, given we aren’t exactly sure what that may be?

In this practical and inspiring presentation, Ann Douglas will connect the dots between the growing body of research about family support and engagement and the real-world needs of children and families during this difficult time. After all, if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child’s parent. Here’s how to be that village….

You can expect to

• Learn strategies for helping parents navigate difficult parenting challenges that can directly impact mental health outcomes in parent and child.

• Discover best practices for building trust with families who are struggling—and in a way that is validating and empowering.

Be sure to register. Seats are limited. A 40 minute live presentation by Ann Douglas will be followed by an interactive opportunity to share our own experiences, issues and advice during Q & A.

You told us that you wanted to keep talking, so we're going to keep talking. Join us tonight for another Twitter chat hosted by Children's Mental Health Ontario. Just search for the #kidscantwait hashtag to join in the conversation, which will be starting at 8 pm ET. We'll be speaking from the heart about the challenges we're facing as parents and sharing strategies for taking the best possible care of ourselves and our kids during this strange and uncertain time.

Want to offer support and encouragement to other parents/kids who are struggling -- and to tap into some of that support yourself? Join us for this Twitter chat on Tuesday, March 24 at 8 pm ET. To join the conversation, just follow the #kidscantwait hashtag on Twitter.

Ann Douglas will be speaking at the parent conference hosted by this rehabilitation (treatment) centre serving children and youth with physical, developmental and/or communicative delays or disabilities. Details to follow.

A six-month online community of support and discovery for parents: October 1 to March 31

Hosted by Ann Douglas

Cost: $149 for the full six months

Eager to take a deep dive into all things parenting while tapping into support from “the village”? This is your opportunity to be part of a small, intimate group of parents who will be embarking on a shared journey of discovery over a six-month period. (Why six months? It takes time for trust to emerge and for people to feel safe enough to truly connect with one another. In “The Village,” we’re going to take that time.)

How things will work: Our conversations will be taking place in a private discussion area on a state-of-the-art community platform. This will allows us to do our thinking and learning in an environment of mutual support and encouragement, away from the noise and distraction of social media. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in monthly live chats and small-group video/audio calls with Ann Douglas.

Ready to learn and grow alongside your fellow villagers? Just fill out this form to let Ann know why you’d like to be part of this group. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted (please give Ann a couple of days to review it: hey, it’s a busy time of year!), she’ll be back in touch with details about payment and to tell you everything you need to know to get yourself up and running before we officially launch on October 1.

NOTE: Registration is now closed. Please sign up for Ann’s parenting courses and communities newsletter to be notified when this community is open for registration again.

A six-week online course: October 1 to November 12

Hosted by Ann Douglas and Christine Hennebury

Cost: $96 for the full six weeks

Feel like you’re being swept up by the hurricane that is back-to-school? Struggling to find time for yourself in a schedule that’s jam-packed with obligations to other people? This course is for you.

Ann will be teaming up with creative life coach and storyteller Christine Hennebury to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to apply a mix of creative and science-backed strategies to taming those feelings of overwhelm.

Here’s how things will work. Our conversations will be taking place in a private discussion area on a state-of-the-art community platform. This will allow us to do our thinking and learning in an environment of mutual support and encouragement, away from the noise and distraction of social media. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in live chats and small-group video/audio calls with Ann and Christine.

Think you might want to be part of our group? Here’s how to apply. Once your application has been reviewed and accepted, we’ll be back in touch with details about payment and to tell you everything you need to know to get yourself up and running before we officially launch on October 1.

NOTE: Registration is now closed. Please sign up for Ann’s parenting courses and communities newsletter to be notified when this community is open for registration again.

Join us for an online conversation about the top ten threats to the health and wellbeing of Canadian kids and what to do about them. It’s a timely conversation that will be happening in the midst of a federal election, so please plan to join us. All you need to do is to hop on Twitter at 8 pm ET on Sunday, September 22 and follow the #RaisingCanada hashtag.

Ann Douglas will be co-hosting a special back-to-school edition of this popular Twitter chat for teachers and parents. We’ll be talking about learning differences and getting the new school year off to the best possible start. Just follow the #LDchat hashtag on Twitter to join the converastion.

Ann Douglas will be doing a back-to-school event for parents, based on her latest book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids.

Ann Douglas will be giving a book talk on Happy Parents, Happy Kids at this ticketed bookstore event. Your $20 ticket includes a copy of the book. See details below.

Ann Douglas will be speaking at the Macaulay Child Development Centre Annual General Meeting. Details below.

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Parenting in an Age of Anxiety: A Stress and Anxiety Toolkit for Parents.”

Focus: Stress management and coping skills for parents and kids

All kids experience stress and anxiety. These emotions are part of being human, after all. But one in eight children experiences such a high level of anxiety that the child finds it difficult to manage at home or at school. In this thought-provoking presentation by Ann Douglas (a bestselling parent author who also struggles with anxiety), you’ll learn how to tell the difference between stress and anxiety (and why this matters); stress management skills for kids and adults; and anxiety management skills for kids and adults (what makes anxiety better, not worse).

Ann Douglas will be speaking about Happy Parents, Happy Kids at this community event for parents.

Event details

• Monday, May 27, 2019, from 6 PM – 8 PM

• Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1M5

• This event is free, but a ticket is required.

Workshop description

Happy Parents, Happy Kids

Parenting doesn’t happen in a bubble. As parents, we can’t help but be affected by what’s happening in the wider world. Is it any wonder then that so many of us are feeling anxious, guilty, and overwhelmed? In this thought-provoking presentation, Ann Douglas highlights the broader cultural forces that have made everything about parenting feel incredibly high stakes. Then she pivots to solutions, explaining how parents have the unique opportunity to serve as agents of change in their families and their communities. Her takeaway message is clear, powerful, and potentially life changing: you can tame the anxiety, embrace the joy, and thrive alongside your kids while building a better world.

You’ll learn….

• how to boost your enjoyment of parenting while maximizing the health and happiness of your entire family at the same time

• how to minimize stress, boost your mood, increase your energy level, and safeguard your physical and mental health — and how to encourage your kids to do the same

• how to zero in on the most effective parenting strategies (parenting strategies that work for parents and kids as opposed to parents or kids).

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Journeying Together: The Why and How of Family Engagement” as part of this workshop series for professionals working with families.

Event Details

• Monday, May 27, 2019 at 1 PM – 2:30 PM

• Charlotte Street Arts Centre, 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1M5

• This event is free, but a ticket is required.

Workshop Description

Journeying Together: The Why and How of Family Engagement

Wondering what it takes to inspire families to engage with your organization in a sustained and meaningful way? In this thought-provoking and information-packed presentation, Ann Douglas surveys the latest research on family engagement in education, health care, and related settings and delivers a powerful action plan for organizations that are truly committed to engaging with the families they serve.

You’ll learn:

· What other organizations that have done ground-breaking work in the field of family engagement have to teach you about making authentic connections with families.

· How to apply the latest research on the science of family engagement to your own work with families.

Ann will be delivering “The Umbrella Workshop: Supporting Families Through the Storm” as part of this speaking series for professionals who work with families.

Event details:

• Monday, May 27, 2019 from 9:30 AM – 11 AM

• Charlotte Street Arts Centre: 732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 1M5

• This event is free, but a ticket is required.

Workshop description:

The Umbrella Workshop: Supporting Families Through the Storm

Wondering what you can do to make a difference for a child or a family who is struggling? Eager to learn how you can communicate your caring and support in a way that recognizes and builds upon the strengths of that family? In this practical and inspiring presentation, Ann Douglas will connect the dots between the growing body of research about family support and engagement and the real-world needs of children and families. After all, if it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a village to support that child’s parent. Here’s how to be that village….

Learning objectives:

• Learn strategies for helping parents navigate difficult parenting challenges that can directly impact mental health outcomes in parents and children.

• Understand your role in supporting an individual with a mental health challenges—and the importance of supporting other family members at the same time.

• Discover best practices for building trust with families who are struggling—and in a way that is validating and empowering.

Peterborough Healthy Families presents: Parenting Through the Storm by Ann Douglas

Ann Douglas shares some of her own hard-won wisdom about thriving as a family while weathering one of life's many storms. This presentation is for all parents and people who spend time with children.

You'll learn how to zero in on the most effective parenting strategies; how to advocate for your child; how to help your child to develop advocacy skills; and how to minimize stress, boost your mood, increase your energy level, and safeguard your own physical and mental health.

This event is free and does not require registration.

Location: Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer Street North in the Friends of the Library Community Room (Lower level)

Ann Douglas will be speaking about Parenting Through the Storm and Happy Parents, Happy Kids at this mental health conference hosted by the Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Services.

Ann will be delivering the keynote address at this conference for professionals working in the field of family support. Her presentation is entitled “Journeying Together: The How and Why of Family Engagement.” Please contact the host organization for conference details and registration.

Ann will be delivering a 30-minute version of her highly popular “Parenting Through the Storm” workshop via Facebook Live on Sunday, May 5 from 8 pm to 8:30 pm EDT.

Workshop description: “Having a child who is struggling doesn’t make you a bad parent, just as being a child who is struggling doesn’t make your child a bad kid.” That’s a powerful and reassuring message to hear if you happen to be the parent of a child who is struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, an autism spectrum disorder, or a related challenge. In this encouraging and story-rich workshop, Ann Douglas shares some of her own hard-won wisdom about thriving as a family while weathering one of life’s many storms (the focus of her book PARENTING THROUGH THE STORM). The workshop is based on interviews with more than 50 parents who have walked this walk and who are eager to share their best advice with other parents. Expect a workshop that is kind, encouraging, and real and that leaves you feeling anything but alone.

About the presenter: Ann Douglas knows what it’s like to be the parent of a child who is struggling. She is the parent of four children who struggled with a variety of mental health, neurodevelopment, and behavioural challenges during their growing up years, and who are currently thriving as young adults. Ann is also the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio and the author of numerous bestselling books about parenting, including, most recently, HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY KIDS.

More event details via this link or on the Facebook Page for “Ann Douglas - The Mother of All”