Life

Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Catching and Teaching Gratitude

When we think of the month of November, the first thing that comes to mind is thankfulness and gratitude. It is usually the classroom theme of the month and for good reason. It needs to be something that we are intentionally teaching our children.    A special trip I remember my first Summer as a behavioral specialist at Sheridan House. One of the focal points of the summer program was a trip at the end of the summer. The teens would spend all summer working towards the trip. My starry eyed twenty-two-year-old self looked forward to the trip with the […]

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William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq.: HOA Rights and Rules: Board Members Must Heed Newly Passed Rules

The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Matt Zifrony, director with Tripp Scott. Few tasks are more thankless than being a conscientious homeowners’ or condominium association board member today. On top of the usual responsibilities, from budgeting to maintenance to policymaking and enforcement, you’re facing increased litigiousness, exploding insurance and vendor costs and recently, sometimes crushing state inspection, repair and reserve mandates. And now, well-intentioned new changes to statutes governing associations have the potential to add not just considerable costs and burdens […]

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Lisa May: The Significance of Gathering

Like many of you, I had the blessing of attending a wedding recently. A beautiful bride, handsome groom, magical setting, meaningful ceremony, attended by beloved family and friends. I found myself looking around and pondering the decades of friendships framed with the happiest and saddest of days. As the ceremony closed, we entered a ballroom that was like a fairytale. Tables adorned with centerpieces and a wedding feast prepared for the guest. Life’s second most significant commitment, the covenant of marriage, was celebrated by gathering around a dining table. Life’s most significant and life defining decision was also remembered and […]

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Mat John: Families Encounter a Movement of Healing

So far this year our 4KIDS articles have covered stories and ideas around the Hope and the Homes we extend to children and families. These pillars are often our first touchpoint in impacting lives by meeting urgent physical needs. If you’re familiar with the 4KIDS paradigm then you know we bring Hope, Homes and Healing to children and families in crisis every day. That final pillar of Healing holds invaluable truths, depth and transformation that reaches far beyond one singular life.    Healing that multiplies  I’ve spent nearly 25 years now serving with 4KIDS. In my over 30 years spent […]

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William “Bill” C. Davell: Restricting Employee Political Speech and Activities: What to Know

Can – and should – employers establish restrictions on political speech and activities at work during an already contentious 2024 election campaign in a deeply divided country? The law and common sense say “yes” – and “maybe” – depending on the situation. Let’s delve in.    Bill Davell: Why would employers want to put limits on political speech and activity?   Paul Lopez: Four highly legitimate reasons: first, to maintain civility and comity in the workplace. Second, to keep the focus on work. And third and fourth, to protect the company’s brand and reputation and shield it from legal liabilities […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Three Invaders to Guard Against

There was a time that a father could build a moat around his family to protect them. If he had the resources, dad could build a trench around his castle and keep invaders out. However, in the past fifty years times have changed and the moat has been breached. The problem is, as dads we don’t realize the magnitude of the invasion. In fact, we have invited the invaders in. There are three dynamic modes of attack that have taken place to the peril of the American family. These invaders, in and of themselves, are not bad as long as […]

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William “Bill” C. Davell, Esq.: AI and Attorneys: An Enhancement, Not a Replacement

The Good News provides a monthly column with important content having to do with topics from the legal community. This month features a conversation with Paul May and Manooch Azizi, associates at Tripp Scott.   Does artificial intelligence (AI) have the potential to enhance attorneys’ work product? You betcha.    But can AI replace attorneys? Not so much – at this juncture, at least.    We all know Murphy’s Law – “if anything can go wrong, it will” – and that it has the tendency to rear its ugly head at the least opportune times. There is altogether too much […]

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Dr. Bob Barnes and Torrey Roberts: Teaching Children How to Handle their Emotions

This summer I got to take my kids to the new Inside Out 2 movie. It seems to have reawakened discussions of allowing emotions to “take the wheel.” While this movie introduced new characters that come along with age such as Anxiety, Envy and Embarrassment, we were truly shown what happens when one negative emotion is allowed to rule above all others. The emotion that seems most intense for parents when it takes over is anger.   Some children hear the word “No” and they become frustrated or argue. They are disappointed, but they remain in control. Other children hear the […]

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Tewannah Aman: Vote No on Amendment 4

Amendment 4, an extremely grave abortion initiative will appear on the Florida ballot November 5. Many are totally unaware of how deceptive and deadly this initiative really is. It would allow abortion until birth. It would eliminate all pro-life laws that currently protect women and children. And it would allow a minor to have an abortion without parental consent.  Currently, Florida law requires abortionists to give women seeking an abortion detailed information regarding the development of the unborn baby and the potential risks and complications of the procedure. An ultrasound must be performed, giving a mother the option of seeing […]

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