Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, October 6th

🕚 11:30am -12:30pm

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. She is also a CPST (car seat tech).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY OTHER TUESDAY.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 30th

🕚 11:00am -12:00pm

📍Littles by the Lake, Kincardine

My name is Katie Franklin. I am a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. I am also a car seat technician.

I am so excited to host coffee club for young and growing families in Kincardine.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat. Littles by the Lake has a wonderful play area so do not hesitate to bring your toddler along.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, September 22nd

🕚 11:30am -12:30pm

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. She is also a CPST (car seat tech).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY OTHER TUESDAY.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 16th

🕚 11:00am -12:00pm

📍Littles by the Lake, Kincardine

My name is Katie Franklin. I am a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. I am also a car seat technician.

I am so excited to host coffee club for young and growing families in Kincardine.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat. Littles by the Lake has a wonderful play area so do not hesitate to bring your toddler along.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, September 8th

🕚 11:30am -12:30pm

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. She is also a CPST (car seat tech).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY OTHER TUESDAY.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up!

🗓️ Wednesday, September 2nd

🕚 11:00am -12:30pm

📍Littles by the Lake, Kincardine

My name is Katie Franklin. I am a postpartum doula who specializes in caring for the entire family in the first year of baby’s life. I am also a car seat technician.

I am so excited to host coffee club for young and growing families in Kincardine.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat. Littles by the Lake has a wonderful play area so do not hesitate to bring your toddler along.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important, chat soon!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, August 18th

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula specializing in postpartum care from birth to 1 year, and a CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

📍Saugeen Shores Fire Department (612 Emma St. Port Elgin)

🗓️ July 30th 2026

🕙 9am - 12pm

＄Pay-What-You-Can

($0-$50 suggested)

Pre-register by visiting https://www.katiefranklindoulaservices.ca/carseat-clinic

Ideal for any family who is welcoming a baby soon, or has a baby, toddler, or child who is currently using a car set!

✔️ ensure your little one’s seat is installed as safely as possible

✔️ learn about best practices when it comes to transitioning to the next car seat stage

✔️ practice using your car seat prior to your baby arriving

✔️ have all of your car seat questions answered

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, July 21st

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist (attachment-focused, no sleep training), and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, June 16th

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist (attachment-focused, no sleep training), and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

📍Lighthouse Chiropractic, Kincardine (back parking lot)

🗓️ June 13th 2026

🕙 10am - 2pm

＄Pay-What-You-Can

($0-$50 suggested)

Pre-register by emailing hello@katiefranklindoulaservices.ca

(walk-ins welcome, however those who register will have priority)

Ideal for any family who is welcoming a baby soon, or has a baby, toddler, or child who is currently using a car set!

✔️ ensure your little one’s seat is installed as safely as possible

✔️ learn about best practices when it comes to transitioning to the next car seat stage

✔️ practice using your car seat prior to your baby arriving

✔️ have all of your car seat questions answered

Join me for a chat about baby & toddler sleep. What to expect, how to create routines that respect developmental norms, and how to achieve better sleep without the use of sleep training or cry it out methods.

Visit EaryON website here for more details.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 2nd

🕚 1:30-3:00

📍 Wiarton EarlyON Centre

Join me at the Wellington Pregnancy Care Centre on May 20th at a FREE car seat clinic hosted by The Tiny Human Co.

By appointment (preferred) or or drop-in.

Book your time slot here!

📍280 St. Patrick St. West Fergus, ON

🕙 10am-2pm

Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST's) are experts in all things car seat! At this free clinic participants will learn how to properly secure their child(ren) into their seat, and how to properly install the seat into their vehicle. Baby not born yet? No worries! We have newborn sized dolls to practice with.

This clinic is run by volunteers, and appointment's are very popular! Please contact us, or cancel online, as soon as you know you will be unable to make your appointment time. We will often have a wait list of people eager to take the appointment time slot!

The Nesting Hour

Hosted by Beatrice Dopfer - Doula

Gentle Community Connecting for Expecting & Postpartum Parents

📍May’s Cafe (Harriston)

🗓️ May 19th 2026

🕟 5:30-6:30pm

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, May 19th

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist (attachment-focused, no sleep training), and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

Join me for a chat about baby & toddler sleep. What to expect, how to create routines that respect developmental norms, and how to achieve better sleep without the use of sleep training or cry it out methods.

Visit EaryON website here for more details.

🗓️ Wednesday, May 6th

🕚 10:00-11:00am

📍 584 Stafford Street, Port Elgin (St. Joseph’s School)

Join me and other vendors at the 2026 Home & Lifestyle Show hosted by the Kincardine Chamber of Commerce.

My booth will be set up in the Marketplace section of the show (located in the gymnasium at the Davidson Centre).

I can’t wait to meet you!

For more information, contact director@kincardinechamber.org

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, April 21st

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist (attachment-focused, no sleep training), and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

We are excited to offer this event to the Port Elgin community EVERY 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH!

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

I am a vendor as the Kincardine Health & Wellness Fair this year!

Join me and other wellness inspired businesses on April 11th from 10am - 3pm at the Davidson Centre in Kincardine, ON

Connect with multiple vendors who provide resources to support you in your physical, emotional and environmental lifestyle.

Entry is free, however donations to Huron Shores Hospice or food items for the local Food Bank will be graciously accepted at the door.

Find out more on Facebook at Kincardine Health & Wellness Fair.

The venue is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Join me at the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, March 24th

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula, as well as a breastfeeding specialist working towards IBCLC at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist (attachment-focused, no sleep training), and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

Can’t make this one? Stay tuned to find out where the next one will be hosted.

Join me for a chat about baby & toddler sleep. What to expect, how to create routines that respect developmental norms, and how to achieve better sleep without the use of sleep training or cry it out methods.

Visit EaryON website here for more details.

🗓️ Wednesday, March 18

🕚 10:00-11:00am

📍 584 Stafford Street, Port Elgin (St. Joseph’s School)

Save the date!

🗓 Wednesday, February 25th

🕚 10-11am (or later if we are chatty!)

📍Littles by the Lake (720 Queen St. Kincardine)

Save the date for the February edition of the ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’!

This month, join me for a casual chat over a cup of coffee at Littles by the Lake in Kincardine.

Littles has a great selection of coffees & snacks, as well as a great play area for your little one!

My name is Katie Franklin. I am a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist, and CPST (car seat safety).

Bring your baby, your toddler, your pregnant belly, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; especially in the winter when it can be harder to get out!

Can’t make this one? Stay tuned to find out where the next one will be hosted. I am hoping to rotate between Kincardine & Saugeen Shores communities..

Join me for a chat about baby & toddler sleep. What to expect, how to create routines that respect developmental norms, and how to achieve better sleep without the use of sleep training or cry it out methods.

Visit EaryON website here for more details.

🗓️ Tuesday, February 24

🕚 1:30-3:00

📍 584 Stafford Street, Port Elgin (St. Joseph’s School)

Save the date!

🗓 Wednesday, January 21st

🕚 10-11am (or later if we are chatty!)

📍Little Blue House Coffee Co. (42 Main St. Tiverton)

Save the date for our first ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ meet up of 2026! This month, join me and Vanje Watson of Watson Wellness for a casual chat over a cup of coffee at the Little Blue House Coffee Co. in Tiverton!

Vanje Watson is a Health Coach right here in Tiverton. She specializes in all things health including personal training, nutrition & health coaching, postpartum fitness & more!

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist, and CPST (car seat safety).

We are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Tiverton area.

Bring your baby, your toddler, your pregnant belly, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; especially in the winter when it can be harder to get out!

Can’t make this one? Stay tuned to find out where the next one will be hosted. I am hoping to rotate between Kincardine & Saugeen Shores communities.

I will be a vendor at the first annual Little Cubs Christmas Market!

🗓️ Sunday, December 7th

🕚 12:00-4:00

📍 Little Cubs Learning & Family Fun Centre

Join me and other wonderful vendors for an afternoon of Christmas cheer catered towards babies & toddlers.

Visit Little Cubs on Instagram here

Join me for a chat about baby & toddler sleep. What to expect, how to create routines that respect developmental norms, and how to achieve better sleep without the use of sleep training or cry it out methods.

Visit EaryON website here for more details.

🗓️Thursday, December 4th

🕚 1:30-2:30

📍 St. Anthony’s School, Kincardine (in the EarlyON room)

I will be hosting the first of many ‘Friends & Families Coffee Club’ casual meet up alongside my friends Rebecca & Madison!

🗓️ Tuesday, November 25th

🕚 11:00-12:00

📍Electric Espresso Bar (1020 Goderich St. 3rd Floor of the Powerlink Office)

Dr. Becca Burns is a chiropractor at Bruce Village Chiropractic specializing in pediatric and perinatal care.

Madison Kittel is a birth and postpartum doula at Grey Bruce Doula & Home Services.

Katie Franklin (myself, hi!) is a postpartum doula, baby/toddler sleep specialist, and CPST (car seat safety).

The three of us are excited about this super casual coffee date with young and growing families in the Saugeen Shores community.

Bring your baby, your toddler, and even your partner if you’d like. Grab a coffee or a snack and get cozy while we chat.

No structure, no fee, no registration, just chats. All growing & young families are welcome!

Community is so important; that feels even more true with the weather changing!

Can’t make this one? Stay tuned to find out where the next one will be hosted. I am hoping to rotate between Kincardine & Saugeen Shores :)