Ann Douglas, author, Happy Parents Happy Kids

Ann Douglas sparks conversations that matter about parenting and mental health. She has been the weekend parenting columnist for CBC Radio and a parenting columnist for The Toronto Star but is best known for being the creator of Canada’s bestselling series of pregnancy and parenting books, The Mother of All book series.

A passionate and inspiring speaker, Ann delivers keynote addresses and leads small-group workshops at health, parenting, and education conferences across the country. She also volunteers with a variety of different organizations that are working to make life better for parents and kids.

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In 2019, HarperCollins Canada published Ann Douglas’ most recent parenting book, Happy Parents Happy Kids. If you've already met Ann via one her earlier books, you know what you can expect from this latest book: to be inspired, informed, and entertained. Not only will she shift your thinking about parenting: she’ll move you to action as well—and in a way that leaves you feeling confident and capable as opposed to anxious, guilty, or overwhelmed.

For over two decades, Canadians have turned to Ann Douglas for her reassuring, parent-proven, and never-bossy advice. This is your chance to tap into some of that wisdom.