Who is Kevin Ballinger? Some would say he is a department head for Orange County Public Schools (OCPS). Others might say he is a military retiree. If you ask his wife, he is a husband. If you ask his children, he is a father. He is many things. After an hour conversation, one would probably agree that is he is the epitome of a human Swiss army knife. He is versatile, well … [Read more...]
Laureate Park Neighborhood Watch Program Kicks Off
Laureate Park (LP) has been developing a Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) over the last few months. It has not been without challenges. In fact, this is our third serious attempt at getting this program off the ground. We feel really good about where we are this time but recognize it’s an ongoing process. There are several questions we are asked regularly. We feel sharing … [Read more...]
Nemours CareConnect Helps Victims in Texas
Lake Nona, Florida-September 2017 Lake Nona local hospital Nemours is offering Texas families free access to its board certified pediatricians over a smartphone, tablet or the internet. Nemours CareConnect has been providing live video visits to families in five states, starting in 2015. This service, though not typically available in Texas, is being offered temporarily … [Read more...]
Parent Shift: How to Get Your Kids Moving in the Right Direction
Several years ago, my wife, Michelle, and I were driving down the Florida Turnpike headed to Miami to go on a cruise to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. Only about 30 miles outside of Orlando, we suddenly came to a complete stop. As far as the eye could see we saw nothing but taillights. We literally were in a parking lot of cars both in front of us and now behind … [Read more...]
Orlando Fisher House at VA Medical Center Lake Nona
Because A Family’s Love Is Good Medicine – this is the motto of the Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher House Foundation, established in 1993. A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Centers. I can describe first-hand the truth and power of that statement. As a … [Read more...]
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