12th Annual Signatures Author Series

The presenters, authors of a new book on helping men get over divorce and on to a better life, will discuss the unique ways men experience the divorce process. The workshop will address how men can effectively re-enter the dating world, ways for men to reduce harm to their children through and after divorce, the nature of men's sexuality post-divorce, and the choices men must make to develop successful new relationships. The workshop will offer practical hints to psychologists who work with men seeking to put their lives back together after a marriage ends. Additionally, the audience and the presenters will dialogue about the different needs and experiences of men and women who go through divorce and how psychologists can best meet those needs. Attention will be apid to the theoretical and research findings about men, masculinity, and gender issues and their relevance to helping men deal with divorce.

-Sam Buser, PhD, Glenn Sternes, PhD

Mary Jo Rapini is starting a new monthly series hosted on Chron.com focusing on self-image, sexuality and the troubles facing us today. Her first post, "Note to self: Moms start `soundtrack' for kids' relationship with food" is online now. View it here or download the pdf file here.
Stay tuned for each update!

Also, check out her latest article in Houston Family entitled "Lovesick Lyrics: Are our Daughters in Danger?". To read the article along with the rest of the magazine, click here. (To view this site, you must have Flash Player installed on your computer.) Or, to download the PDF version of just the article, click here.

Featured in The Calgary Sun on Tuesday, July 27, Newton Hightower explains the reasons behind Mel Gibson's latest outburst.

Check out the article on The Calgary Sun - OUTRAGED


Newton Hightower a psychotherapist in private practice specializing in creating positive change for men with anger, depression, and relationship problems. Also author of Anger Busting 101: The New ABC's for Angry Men & the Women Who Love Them

Start Talking, by Mary Jo Rapini and Janine Sherman, was a hit at the Book Expo America (New York), receiving 3 Top Awards

ForeWord Magazine - Gold for Best Book in Family and Relations

 
iParenting Media Award - Top Family-Friendly Parenting Titles


 2009 Mom's Choice Award - Top Honoree for the Young Adult Books category

Roger Leslie, author of upcoming "Teaching Me SUCCESS! Teaching Character Education Through Character Kids Love" presented at Texas Library Association (Fort Worth, TX) to an enthusiastic audience!

Roger demonstrated how to use award-winning chapter books in developing character education programs for elementary children. Excellent for busy librarians, teachers and counselors.

Follow Roger in his presentation and download a copy of the handout. - Download Handout

Michael Buckley
NERDS: National Espionage, Rescue, and Defense Society (Book One) won in HI, WA
TLA: Beyond the Page: New Ways to Tell a Story Thur 10:15-11:50 a.m.

Jacqueline Davies
The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War Series) won in CT, HI, NC, VA
TLA: Middle School is Epic: Sagas, Heroes, and More Wed 2:00-3:50 p.m.

Tony DiTerilizzi
The Field Guide (The Spiderwick Chronicles) won in ND
TLA: Beyond the Page: New Ways to Tell a Story Thur 10:15-11:50 a.m.

Cornelia Funke
Dragon Rider won in AZ, UT, WY, Pacific Northwest
The Thief Lord won in MA, Pacific Northwest
TLA: Cornelia Funke, Children’s Round Table Business Meeting Thur 1:00-1:50 p.m.

Chris Rylander
The Fourth Stall won in ND
TLA: Middle School is Epic: Sagas, Heroes, and More Wed 2:00-3:50 p.m.

Jon Scieszka
Knucklehead won in MI, MS
TLA: Guys Listen with Jon Scieszka Wed 4:00-4:50 p.m.

Joe Hayes
Ghost Fever/Mal de Fantasma won in TX
TLA: Everything I Know About Storytelling I Learned from Kindergarteners Fri 4:00-4:50 p.m.

Lois Lowry
Gooney Bird Greene won in OR
TLA: Lois Lowry: One Writer’s Journey Fri 10:15-11:50 a.m.

Ann M. Martin
A Dog's Life: Autobiography of a Stray won in AL, AR, CO, IN, KS, NM, NC, TN, Pacific Northwest
The Doll People won in MN
TLA: Book signing at Scholastic booth Fri 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Robert Paul Weston
Zorgamazoo won in CA
TLA: Meet the Stars! Penguin Booth #1233 Book Signing Thur 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Children’s Poetry Round Up Fri 4:00-4:50 p.m.
P*CON: Poetry Post-Conference Sat 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (ticketed event)

This year's 37th Annual NASW/Texas State conference will take place Labor Day Weekend Saturday August 31 - Monday September 2. Anyone interested in joining us for this spectacular conference titled "Weaving Resilience & Advocacy: The Power of Social Work should register soon before all limited seats are gone. Register Here

Special Gust Speakers:
Larry Watson, NASW/Texas President; NASW/Texas 2013 Chapter Awards Recipients
Susan Milam, PhD, LMSW, NASW/Texas Government Relations Director

Start Talking, by Mary Jo Rapini and Janine Sherman, is a 2009 Mom's Choice Awards Honoree for the Young Adult Books category. It received the Gold Award for best Non-Fiction Young Adult Book of 2009 and also top honors for Family Relations/Health book of 2009.

Lineage Dance of Los Angeles returned to Houston for two performances only, to benefit The Weathervane Foundation. Sponsored by the Houston Family Arts Center, the event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Northwest, 7979 Willow Chase Blvd., Houston, Texas. Saturday evening, June 23, included a formal dinner show, and Sunday, June 24 an afternoon dessert performance.

The contemporary dance group Lineage Dance was created by choreographer Hilary Thomas of Pasadena, California, to raise money for organizations nation-wide, and to help make the arts accessible to audiences of all demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds. Lineage , known for its original, highly athletic interpretations, has earned a reputation for consistently presenting colorful, spell-binding performances that appeal to all ages. You don't need to understand modern dance to fall in love with Lineage Dance! For more information, visit www.lineagedance.org.

The Weathervane Foundation was founded by Fran Padgett to support and promote research for the cure of breast cancer.  The "Dance of the Weathervane"  was co-sponsored by the Houston Family Arts Center (281) 453-0290, or visit www.houstonfac.com

Join Janine Sherman and Mary Jo Rapini for a delighting chat about Start Talking, hosted by Mom's Choice Award.

Start Talking was awarded (Gold) top honors for Young Adult Nonfiction (2009)

The Dance of the Weathervane

June 23-24, 2007

Lineage Dance of Los Angeles returned to Houston for two performances only, to benefit The Weathervane Foundation. Sponsored by the Houston Family Arts Center, the event was held at the Hilton Garden Inn Northwest, 7979 Willow Chase Blvd., Houston, Texas. Saturday evening, June 23, included a formal dinner show, and Sunday, June 24 an afternoon dessert performance.

The contemporary dance group Lineage Dance was created by choreographer Hilary Thomas of Pasadena, California, to raise money for organizations nation-wide, and to help make the arts accessible to audiences of all demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds. Lineage , known for its original, highly athletic interpretations, has earned a reputation for consistently presenting colorful, spell-binding performances that appeal to all ages. You don't need to understand modern dance to fall in love with Lineage Dance! For more information, visit www.lineagedance.org.

The Weathervane Foundation was founded by Fran Padgett to support and promote research for the cure of breast cancer.  The "Dance of the Weathervane"  was co-sponsored by the Houston Family Arts Center (281) 453-0290, or visit www.houstonfac.com .