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Legacy of Laughter

Legacy of Laughter

Grandparents have a hidden superpower-PLAYFULNESS!

 

The power of play creates memories that will be forever etched in the mind of a child. It tickles the funny bone as it nurtures physical strength, mental agility and social skills. Play is vital not only for the growth and development of your grandchild, but play is enormously beneficial for adults as well. Sharing playful activities with your grandchild will not only nurture them but will energize you.

 

This book presents a wealth of ideas to bring joy and fun into grand interactions. Grandparents have an extraordinary opportunity to make a significant impact on their grandchildren's lives and future.

 

New grandparents as well as for those who are looking for new ways to enhance their grand relationships will find endless hours of fun within these pages.

  • Author Bio

    Mary Kay Morrison is an author, speaker and educator who has taught at virtually every level of the educational spectrum, while facilitating keynote presentations and workshop sessions for the past 30 years.

    Her work includes integrating what we know about applying cognitive research on both the emotions (particularity humor) to learning. In addition to humor and stress management, Mary Kay frequently conducts seminars on brain research, leadership, ADHD, group facilitation, parenting and mentoring.

    Mary Kay is founder and director of Humor Quest. She is past president and served on the AATH Board of Directors (Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor). She is the recipient of the 2016 AATH Lifetime Achievement Award. She served as 2010-11 and 2015 conference chairs. In 2009, Morrison founded and currently directs the international AATH Humor Academy graduate study and certificate program. She has served on the board of the Rockford Network of Professional Women. She has served on the advisory committee for the Rockford YMCA with recognition in 2009 as volunteer of the year.

    She volunteers for Alignment Rockford and for the Early Learning Council of the Rockford Area. She enjoys Seedlings Garden Club and membership with "In Print".

    Morrison has produced 3 webinars for the Education Learning Network and has provided countless keynotes and international workshop presentations.

    Her publication, 'Using Humor to Maximize Learning" is used as a college text for teacher education courses. "Using Humor to Maximize Living" is also used as text and for study groups in business, health communities and education to explore the benefits of humor in the workplace.

  • More Info

    How will your grandchildren remember you?

    The positive loving support that comes from close relationships is vital for the optimal development of a child. Grandparents have an extraordinary opportunity to make a ginormous (Isaiah’s word) impact on the lives of their grandchildren.

    When purposefully engaging in playful activities with your grandchild, you generate memories that will last a lifetime. Play tickles the funny bone while nurturing physical strength, mental agility, and social skills.

    Play is vital not only for the growth and development of a child, but it is enormously beneficial for adults as well. Sharing playful activities with a grandchild will not only nurture them but will energize grandparents as well.

    My own experiences with our grandchildren have been created together with my husband Don, who was a middle school teacher and is a lifelong educator. He always jokes that it took him 20 years to get out of middle school. His career path included many roles as an education administrator, which he jokingly describes as going to the “dark” side.

    Many of the ideas found in this book including the 8th grade trips and the kids’ woodland paths were generated with his ingenuity. This book certainly would not have been written without his contributions.

    The power of play creates memories that will be forever etched in the mind of a child. It tickles the funny bone as it nurtures physical strength, mental agility and social skills. Play is vital not only for the growth and development of your grandchild, but play is enormously beneficial for adults as well. Sharing playful activities with your grandchild will not only nurture them but will energize you.

    This book presents a wealth of ideas to bring joy and fun into grand interactions. Grandparents have an extraordinary opportunity to make a significant impact on their grandchildren’s lives and future. New grandparents as well as those who are looking for new ways to enhance their grand relationships will find endless hours of fun within these pages.

    The research on the benefits of humor and laughter is clear. We know that laughter can reduce stress and maximize learning. Play is the key ingredient in maximizing learning.

    My mission has been to not only promote the benefits of play for children, but to change the prevalent ageism mindset that play is just for kids. Humor and play provide key ingredients for healthy aging. I invite you to join me and share the laughter! When we laugh, our grandkids catch it! Laughter is contagious! Spread it to your grandchildren. I guarantee laughter and play will support their ability to not only survive in their digital world, but to thrive.

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