Registration required. Current University of Toronto students, staff, faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and their partners are welcome.

Ann Douglas will be speaking on “The Truth About Teens.”

This informative and encouraging presentation focuses on adolescent development (how understanding adolescent development can make you a better parent), parenting strategies (the three things teenagers need most from their parents), and the job description for the job of teenager (the four “key developmental tasks” of adolescence). It explains why the teen years can be such a challenging time for both parents and teens alike — and how parents can respond that challenge in a way that strengthens, not weakens, their connection to their teen. It also discusses the important role that parents can play in supporting adolescent mental health throughout the teen years and beyond—and what that means in practical terms (how parents can apply this information to their everyday lives, starting right now).

Facilitator: Ann Douglas sparks conversations that matter about parenting and mental health. She is a frequent contributor to CBC Radio and a bestselling parenting book author. Ann is the creator of The Mother of All Book series and the author, most recently, of Happy Parents, Happy Kids and Parenting Through the Storm. A passionate and inspiring speaker, Ann delivers keynote addresses and leads small-group workshops at health, parenting, and education conferences across the country.

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 Happy Parents, Happy Kids at this free online event for parents. Register here.

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 hosting a conversation with members of the Erin Mills Connects community.

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.

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Parenting in an Age of Anxiety: A Stress and Anxiety Toolkit for Parents and Kids” at this online conference for parents of children who are clients of the 22q clinic at SickKids Hospital in Toronto.

Ann Douglas will be presenting at the first of three events for parents and caregivers hosted by the TDSB's Parent and Community Engagement Office and Parent Involvement Advisory Committee.

Mental Health, Well-Being & Routines in the Early Years
Speakers: Ann Douglas, Author, Happy Parents, Happy Kids and Parenting Through the Storm
Afroze Anjum, Psychologist, TDSB
Moderator: Heather Johnson, Social Work, TDSB Monday, June 22, 2020 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Registration details.

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Summer Parenting Strategies” at this online event hosted by the Chester Elementary School Parents Council.

Ann Douglas will be speaking about “Summer Parenting Strategies” at this online event for parents and caregivers. Event details here.

Celebrated Canadian author and parenting expert Ann Douglas shares strategies for helping parents navigate the difficult challenges of parenting through a pandemic.

Presented by Positive Parenting Waterloo Region, Parenting Now, and the Early Learning Alliance of Waterloo Region.

This event is free, but pre-registration is required.

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.

Join Children First Canada for a Facebook Live Stream with Canadian Parenting Author and Speaker Ann Douglas - Author of The Mother of All on Sunday, March 29 at 7PM MT/9PM ET. Tune-in to ask Ann questions around caring for our children and parenting during an unprecedented time. Ann is a bestselling parenting book author who sparks conversations that matter. She is also the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio.

Join Ann Douglas, Sara Austin, and Dr. Michelle Ward for a conversation about putting children first during the COVID-19 emergency. To participate in the conversation, just search for the #childrenfirstcovid19 hashtag on Twitter at 8 pm ET on Sunday night.

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 will be hosting a Facebook Live conversation on the Life with a Baby Facebook Page. She will be talking about parenting during this very challenging time. IMPORTANT: You don't have to be a parent of a baby to join in the conversation. We're expecting parents with kids of all ages.

Here's what we'll be talking about (from the official description for the event).

"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 and overwhelmed right now? In this thought-provoking conversation, parenting author Ann Douglas will acknowledge the challenges that we are facing in this moment and suggest strategies and solutions for weathering this particular storm. Her takeaway message is clear, powerful, and potentially life changing: you can tame the anxiety, embrace the joy, and thrive alongside your kids during this challenging time. Expect a conversation that is kind, encouraging, and real and that leaves you feeling anything but alone. 💗

Ann Douglas is the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio and the author of a number of bestselling books about parenting, including THE MOTHER OF ALL PREGNANCY BOOKS. Her most recent books are HAPPY PARENTS, HAPPY KIDS and PARENTING THROUGH THE STORM."

Ann Douglas will be speaking about Happy Parents, Happy Kids at this event for members of Moms Gone Wild.

Presentation description: 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) • why it’s so important to tap into support from “the village” — and why friendships are a necessity, not a luxury, for moms at each and every stage of parenting.

Ann Douglas will be speaking to staff of this progressive, non-profit child care and early learning organization.