Mary Kay Morrison

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 enjoys Seedlings Garden Club 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.

Legacy of Laughter: A Grandparent Guide and Playbook was written for new grandparents as well as for those who are looking for new ways to enhance their grandchild relationships. This book can be skimmed and referred back to again and again as a reference during the distinctive stages of child development.

Legacy of Laughter: The Playbook highlights Mary Kay's research on the Six Stages of HUMOR Development. If you want to put more fun in your life and experience the health benefits of play--this book is for you!