5 F eel -G ood M ovies TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES
3. ‘Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness’ — The plot of this animated movie is as creative as its title! It follows a cartoon hero named Chickenhare, who is 50% rabbit, 50% bird, and 100% confused about his place in the world. He’s also on a quest with friends to defeat his evil
Are you stuck in a TV rut and starting to feel down in the dumps? (Thanks, seasonal depression.) If so, check out one of these heartwarming movies for a pick-me-up.
uncle before it’s too late. Think of the film as a funny, adventurous, family-friendly take on the classic tale “The Ugly Duckling.” 4. ‘Dumplin’ ’ — Mashable called “Dumplin’” “the definition of sweet.” The movie stars Rosie (played by Jennifer Aniston) as a pageant- obsessed former beauty queen whose daughter, Willowdean, doesn’t fit conventional beauty standards. When Willowdean enters her mom’s pageant in a protest complete with dancing and Dolly Parton tunes, she sparks a small-town revolution. This movie is recommended for children ages 13 and up. 5. ‘We Can Be Heroes’ — Since its release in 2020, this superhero movie has quickly become a family favorite. The story opens with an aliens-versus- superheroes showdown, and when the aliens win and take the heroes hostage, their kids come to the rescue. As the title implies, the film will leave you feeling like you can be a hero, too.
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‘Rescued by Ruby’ — If your family loves dogs, this kid-friendly flick will be a real crowd-pleaser. It stars a pup named Ruby, who starts life as a shelter dog. After a state trooper rescues her, she becomes a search-and-rescue worker who finds and saves people. A true story inspired the uplifting tale, and according to some reviews, you may want to have tissues ready.
2. ‘Yes Day’ — Imagine spending an entire day saying “yes” to everything your kids requested. Congratulations: You’ve stepped into the plot of “Yes Day”! In this film, parents Alison and Carlos go along with their kids’ wildest desires and watch family bonding magic unfold. The Raising Children Network recommends this movie for adults and older kids only.
O ne F amily at a T ime Meet Daniele Johnson!
Daniele Johnson did all the hard work required to become an attorney, but she credits a seventh- grade teacher with putting the idea in her head. After borrowing and failing to return a friend’s notes before a big test, Daniele made the case to Mr. Yancy that her friend should receive a makeup exam. When she finished her argument, he told her, “You should go to law school.” She has practiced family law since 1999 and says, “I can’t imagine doing anything else.” Daniele chose the field after reflecting on her upbringing. “I had the love, guidance, consistency, and stability that my parents provided,” she says. “I realized that not every kid is lucky enough to have that. I wanted to practice family law because every family should have the opportunity to be successful and create the kind of home environment my parents provided for me.” Daniele came to The Manely Firm in 2022 after almost 20 years of running her own law practice. “I was doing it all,” she said. “Marketing, billing — it was just me. But since I’ve come to The Manely Firm, I’m so amazed at how much more I can do. Because it’s not just me and my 25
years of experience; I have an awesome team working with me.” Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Daniele met her husband, Erich, in law school and moved to Cobb County after he secured a job in the area. They have three children: 17-year-old twins and a 15-year-old. She explains that her family inspired her to become a sole practitioner years ago. “I wanted to be flexible enough to earn a decent living and be home for my children,” she says. Daniele is also well-traveled, and her family tries to take at least one trip abroad every year. “We’ve been all over the world,” she says. “Since I have a better understanding of different cultures and backgrounds, that helps with my guardian ad litem and international cases.” She went on to say, “By joining The Manely Firm, I’ve improved what I can offer by 100%.” And having more time to impact other people’s lives gives her great satisfaction. “Every family I help makes me feel like I’m helping the community,” she adds. “I feel like I’m making the world a better place, one family at a time.”
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