Family
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‘It was my dad’s idea’: Wisconsinite mountaineer reflects on inspirational father
Wisconsin native Lori Schneider is the first person with MS to complete the Seven Summits, a capstone achievement for any serious mountaineer. Schneider says the reason she got into mountaineering in the first place is her dad.
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Wisconsin author searches for meaning after the mysterious death of her brotherÂ
Kristina Amelong explores her brother’s legacy in a new memoir about family, continuing through tragedy and the mystery surrounding what happened.
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Zorba Paster: You’re not too young to set power of attorney
Dr. Zorba Paster is very clear on the importance of having a power of attorney: “Everyone, and I mean everyone, should have an advance directive.”
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Zorba Paster: The measles outbreak is no joke. Get your child vaccinated.
Wisconsin ranks No. 49 out of 50 states in measles vaccination rates for children. Dr. Zorba Paster writes, “How did that happen? Are we just lazy? Or are we just dumb?”
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Zorba Paster: Be on the lookout for allergies in your child
Allergies are not fun, just ask anyone who has them. Their symptoms are particularly troubling for children.
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Zorba Paster: Quality time with your children lifts them up
Parents getting off their phones and limiting their children’s social media time are some key pieces of advice from Dr. Zorba Paster.
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A Wisconsin couple wanted to adopt. As foster parents, their goal was to keep 4 siblings together.
The Benniers felt all the challenges of new parenthood at once, multiplied by four. Their kids’ biological mother is present in everyone’s lives. Hardships are all around — but so is love.
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Discover the ‘dark side’ of genealogy at upcoming series of events in Wisconsin
An upcoming three-part series in Eau Claire focuses on when genealogical research reveals uncomfortable family secrets.
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Cargill suits, now settled, sound cautionary note on family disputes
In Ashland recently, two lawsuits have been settled involving Kathy Cargill, the 1976 graduate of Ashland High School who married into the billionaire Cargill agribusiness family. Elements of the case offer lessons for many families dealing with estate plans, according to Patrick Spott, a Duluth attorney licensed and practicing in Wisconsin and Minnesota, as he…
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An upcoming free event in Wisconsin aims to help caretakers find their own wellness
Learning how to balance what to do for yourself and others is what Joy Jordan of Appleton hopes caregivers can learn through her teachings of mindfulness.
