Speaking Clients
For over a decade, Ann Douglas has been sharing her passion for writing, parenting, and community via keynote addresses, presentations, and workshops.
Writing and Communications
January 19, 2010: Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter), Toronto, Ontario. "Business Skills for Creative Types."
June 4, 2009: Magazines Canada: MagNet 2009 Conference, Toronto, Ontario. “At the Table with Six-Figure Freelancers.”
January 24, 2008. Frontier College: Family Literacy Day, Peterborough, Ontario. "Books Run in My Family." Trent University.
July, 2007: Canadian Authors Association Annual Conference, "Secrets of Successful Authors." Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario.
May 28, 2005: Professional Writers Association of Canada, Annual Conference, Hamilton, Ontario. “The Secrets of Successful Freelance Writers: Launching a Successful Career as a Freelance Writer” and “From Conception to Delivery: The Birth of a Non-Fiction Book Proposal.”
May 13, 2005: Get Publishing! Conference:“Your Top Ten Business-Building Strategies” and “How Does Your Business Grow?” Edmonton, Alberta.
Parenting
Nov. 12, 13, 14, 2010: BabyTime Show, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. "Postpartum Survival Guide," "The Truth About Toddlers," "What Every New Parent Needs to Know." Toronto, Ontario.
Oct. 28, 2010: Blissdom Canada, Delta Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, Ontario. Part of a work-life balance panel facilitated by Kathy Buckworth and featuring Maureen Dennis, Karen Green, and Lara Galloway.
April 30, May 1, May 2, 2010: BabyTime Show, Toronto International Centre. The Dirt on Discipline," "Less Stress, More Fun." Mississauga, Ontario.
February 20, 21, 2010: Winnipeg Baby and Kids Show: Winnipeg Convention Centre. "The Dirt on Discipline," "Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler."
October 30, 31, Nov. 1, 2009: BabyTime Show, Metro Toronto Convention Show, Toronto, Ontario.
September 24, 2009: Today's Family Early Learning and Childcare, Dundas, Ontario. "The Dirt on Discipline and Other Secrets of Successful Parenting."
April 3, 4, 5, 2009: BabyTime Show, International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.
November 3, 4, 5:, 2008: Today's Parent BabyTime Show, Metro Toronto Convention Show, Toronto, Ontario.
February 16, 2008: Family Day at Casa Loma, Meet and Greet with Ann Douglas. Toronto, Ontario.
March 18, 2008: Lansdowne Place, Peterborough: March Break Special Event: Teaching Kids About Money.
April 16, 2009: North House, Uxbridge, Ontario. "Use Your Super Powers: A North House Workshop for Girls and Their V.I.F.s (Very Influential Females)." (View slides from this presentation)
November 7, 8, 9:, 2008: Today's Parent BabyTime Show, Metro Toronto Convention Show, Toronto, Ontario.
October 22, 2008: Ontario Early Years Centre, Peterborough, Ontario. "Take Good Care of Yourself. Caregiver Appreciation Night Guest Speaker."
April 30, 2008: Parents at Work Event: LifeSpeak, Toronto, Ontario. Facilitated panel discussion for mothers returning to work after maternity leave.
April 11-13, 2008: Today's Parent BabyTime Show, International Centre, Mississauga, Ontario.
October 18, 2007: Association for Research on Mothering, York University, Toronto, Ontario. "Marketing to Mothers."
November 20, 2007: North House, Uxbridge, Ontario. Parenting presentation for community shelter.
November 9-11, 2007: The Baby and Toddler Show, Toronto, Ontario.
May 29, 2007: Kawartha Childcare Services, In-Service Training Session: Self-Care Strategies for Home Day Care Providers. Peterborough, Ontario.
April 23-25, 2007: Celebrating the Health of Children, Families, and Communities, Frog Hollow Neighbourhood House, Vancouver, B.C. (Offered in conjunction with Health Canada.) "Health Re-imagined: Inspiring New Ways of Thinking About Health" and "The Parenting Wordshop."
April 13-15, 2007: BabyTime Show, International Centre, Toronto, Ontario. "Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler" and "Mealtime Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler."
April 2, 2007: Workshops for Parents and Caregivers, Services Familiaux Jeanne Sauvé/Early Years Centre. Kapuskasing, Ontario. "Making a Difference for Families and Practical Parenting in the Real World."
March 30, 2007: The LEV Centre, Toronto, Ontario."The Mother of All Sleep Workshops" with Tracey Ruiz (aka The Sleep Doula).
February 2007: Health Canada, Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program. Toronto, Ontario. "Choosing to Breastfeed." (View slides from this presentation)
October 2006: The Motherload, Association for Research in Mothering, York University, Toronto, Ontario. "The History of the Pregnancy Book" and "Mothering in the Age of the Blog."
November 2006: Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. "Planning Your Babymoon."
May 5-7, 2006: BabyTime Show, Mississauga, Ontario. "Sleep Solutions" and "Mealtime Solutions."
May 25-28, 2006: Multiple Births Canada Conference, Cambridge, Ontario. "Planning Your Babymoon."
April 1: Ella Centre for Pregnancy and Parenting, Toronto. "The Mother of All Toddler Workshops."
April 5, 2006: Mississauga Multiple Births Association, Mississauga, Ontario.
November 4/5, 2005: Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association Canada, Toronto, Ontario.
November 12, 2005: Ella Centre for Pregnancy and Parenting, Toronto, Ontario. "The Mother of All Toddler Workshops."
October 7, 2005: The Canadian Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths, "Still Unanswered, Always Remembered: The Powerful Legacy of Stillbirth." Ottawa, Ontario.
October 13, 2005: Kawartha Montessori School Fundraiser, Peterborough, Ontario, "Overstressed Parents, Overstressed Kids."
October 20, 2005: Bridgenorth United Church, Bridgenorth, Ontario. "Literacy Fundraiser,
October 22, 2005: Sudbury Ontario Early Years Centre, Sudbury, Ontario.
October 25, 2005: Hamilton Prenatal Health Fair, City of Hamilton, Hamilton, Ontario. "Healthy Mom, Healthy Dad: Conceiving of Becoming Parents." (View slides from this presentation)
September 12, 2005: Work Week Solutions, City of Peterborough, Peterborough, Ontario.
September 10-11, 2005: Baby Boom Show, Ottawa, Ontario.
July 22, 2005: DONA International Conference, Washington, DC. Baby Boot Camp.
July 13, 2005: Borden Ladner Gervais via Parents at Work, Toronto, Ontario. The Mother of All Action Plans: Caring for Yourself so You Can Care for Your Kids.
June 1, 2005: Lifecycles, Mississauga, Ontario. "Infant Care and Parenting In-Service."
May 27, 2005: BabyTime Show, Toronto, Ontario. "The Mother of All Action Plans: Taking Care of Yourself While You Take Care of Your Little One."
May 18, 2005: Kraft Foods Canada workplace presentation via Parents at Work, Toronto, Ontario. "The Worry Zone."
April 16, 2005: York Region District School Board, Toronto, Ontario. "Overstressed Parents, Overstressed Kids."
April 24, 2005: T.O. Kids Show, Toronto, Ontario. "Mealtime Solutions."
April 30, 2005: Ella Centre for Parenting and Pregnancy, Toronto, Ontario. "The Mother of All Toddler Courses."
May 4, 2005: Entrepreneurial Women Panel, Market Yourself Smarter, Toronto, Ontario.
May 4, 2005: Toronto Parents of Multiple Births Association, Toronto, Ontario. "Mothering in the Real World."
March 5, 2005: Ella Centre for Parenting and Pregnancy, Toronto, Ontario. "The Mother of All Toddler Courses."
February 24, 2005: Success by Six, Ottawa, Ontario. "Overstressed Parents, Overstressed Kids."
February 16, 2005: Durham Region Parents of Multiple Births Association, Oshawa, Ontario. "The Secrets of Calm and Confident Parents."
January 15, 2005: Women’s Health Forum & Expo, Sunnybrook & Women’s Expo, Toronto, Ontario. "Overstressed Parents, Overstressed Kids."
November 2004: Baby and Beyond: Women’s Care Lecture Series, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. "The Savvy Mom’s Guide to Pregnancy, Birth, and Life After Baby."
October 2004: Teen Health Centre, Windsor, Ontario. "The Secrets of Calm and Confident Parents." Barbara Coloroso and I were the featured parenting speakers at this fundraising event.
October 2004: Children’s Aid Society of the County of Bruce, Ontario (two sessions). "Practical Parenting in the Real World."
October 2004: Childbirth and Postpartum Professionals Association Canada (CAPPA Canada), Toronto, Ontario. "Baby Boot Camp."
September 2004: Baby Fair, Vancouver, BC. "The Mother of All Baby Seminars."
May 2004: York Region District School Board, Aurora, Ontario (two sessions). "The Truth About Parenting."
May 2004: City of Toronto Public Health Department: Middle Years Childcare Conference, North York, Ontario. "Growth and Developmental Needs of School-Age Children and Elements of a Good School-Age Childcare Program."
May 2004: The Michigan International Women’s Show, Detroit, Michigan. "The Truth About Toddlers."
April 2004: The Learning Annex, Toronto, Ontario. "The Early Years: The Challenges and Rewards of Parenting Kids from Birth to Age Five (with Michele Borba)."
January 2004: Childreach (non-profit organization for families), London, Ontario. "The Truth About Parenting."
February 2004: Chapters of Health, Toronto, Ontario.
February 2004: Vancouver Wellness Show (parenting workshop leader), Vancouver, BC.
Sept. 2003: BabyTime Show, International Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
May 2003: Proctor and Gamble (parenting workshops), Brockville, Ontario.
January 2003: Women’s Health Forum and Expo, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario.
November 2002: First Canadian Place Lunchtime Speaker Series (lecturer), Toronto, Ontario.
October 2002: U of T Bookstore: Canadiana Night (guest author and panelist), Toronto, Ontario.