INSPIRING & ENGAGING
Kathleen Ann Harper provides interactive presentations to help moms find clarity, learn practical ideas for creating change, and transform new ideas into baby steps to take back to their day-to-day busy lives.
If you're planning an event for moms and you need a speaker to inspire, engage, and help moms reach for new ideas, please fill out this form.
If you're planning an event for moms and you need a speaker to inspire, engage, and help moms reach for new ideas, please fill out this form.
"Kathleen’s presentation to the PTA was one of the best we’ve had in a long time. In her How to Parent Like a Prius talk, Kathleen offered practical advice to parents on how to replenish their inner resources by evaluating their activities based on two parameters: whether it feeds your soul or feeds your family. After Kathleen’s talk, I heard many positive comments from parents and know that her recommendations positively influenced our community."
Cathy Ennon, Former Principal, Abbott Middle School
Cathy Ennon, Former Principal, Abbott Middle School
Signature Talks
How to Parent Like a Prius
In “How to Parent Like a Prius, Kathleen teaches parents how to find ways to slow down and step on the brakes so they can replenish their internal batteries, build their resources, and have more clean energy to focus on what matters most – just like what happens when you’re driving a hybrid car. In this interactive presentation, parents learn a self-coaching technique called the 5Ds to manage the endless list of chores, responsibilities, obligations, and other demands on their time so they can ease up on the gas pedal of their lives and recharge their inner batteries.
As I was listening to Kathleen's tips on "How to Parent like a Prius" at Abbott Middle School's PTA presentation, I realized that she would be a perfect fit to speak at our co-op preschool. The deal was sealed when I learned that she was formerly a co-op Mom herself! Indeed, she had us captivated by her relatable stories, sound suggestions and very practical advice, ranging from self care to conserving our energy and resources as parents to prioritizing what is truly important to each of us personally. This was a great gift to ourselves, entering the holiday season.
Jill Watkins, Interim Director and Core Teacher, Carlmont Parents Nursery School
Jill Watkins, Interim Director and Core Teacher, Carlmont Parents Nursery School
Shortcuts to a Happy Marriage (and how sticky notes saved mine)
Ever feel like there's just nothing leftover for your spouse? Like the added stress of raising children, lack of sleep, and different priorities have left no time at all for your relationship (which has led to lots of bickering and disconnection)? Find out five ways to create shortcuts to a happier marriage so you can build a bridge between the two of you that can withstand any stress, even the kind created by cherished but demanding children.
What Would My Toddler Do? The Well-Crafted Mom's Guide to the Holidays
Learn from an expert how to best manage the holiday season – your toddler. Acting like a toddler (minus the temper tantrums) can help you handle whatever comes your way during the holidays, including unrealistic demands (from yourself and others), over-scheduling, and overwhelm. In her interactive presentation, Kathleen shares four toddler tools to help parents build a plan for having happier holidays.
Everyone has been talking about how much they enjoyed you and your presentation. It truly resonated with many of our parents, both moms and dads! Thanks so much for all the time and care that went into planning for this. It did show! I especially love your calm and very present nature and appreciate your candor and openness. You make others feel comfortable in your presence. Thanks so much for all you brought to us that evening!
Mireille McKee, Director, Little Wonders - A Parent-Child Center
Mireille McKee, Director, Little Wonders - A Parent-Child Center
Speaking History
University of California, Mission Bay
Women’s Resource Center
Little Hands - A Parent Child Center
Belmont, California
Carlmont Parents Nursery School
Belmont, California
Little Wonders - All School Meeting
San Mateo, California
Woodside Parents' Nursery School - All School Meeting
Woodside, California
Sequoia Hospital New Parents Support Group
Redwood City, California
San Mateo Mothers' Club
San Mateo, California
Pacifica Family Maternity Center
Berkeley, California
South San Francisco Mothers' Club
South San Francisco, California
Lamorinda Mothers' Club
Lafayette, California
Abbott Middle School Parent Teacher Association
San Mateo, California
Mills Medical Center
San Mateo, California
Women’s Resource Center
Little Hands - A Parent Child Center
Belmont, California
Carlmont Parents Nursery School
Belmont, California
Little Wonders - All School Meeting
San Mateo, California
Woodside Parents' Nursery School - All School Meeting
Woodside, California
Sequoia Hospital New Parents Support Group
Redwood City, California
San Mateo Mothers' Club
San Mateo, California
Pacifica Family Maternity Center
Berkeley, California
South San Francisco Mothers' Club
South San Francisco, California
Lamorinda Mothers' Club
Lafayette, California
Abbott Middle School Parent Teacher Association
San Mateo, California
Mills Medical Center
San Mateo, California