When things get tough with your biological kid, you tough it out. But when things get tough with a foster kid, the assumption is that they can just be sent to another home.
Your Stories
No Matter What
January 28th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
The Realities of Adoption
January 27th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Your Stories
I have been asked numerous times what may seem like a simple question: “Would you do it again?” What I want to leave you with is this: there is no easy answer when it comes to adoption.
Cold-Weather Cooking
January 25th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
It’s easy to eat locally in spring, summer, and even fall in Wisconsin. In spring, tender asparagus and baby salad greens pushing through the dirt are cause for rejoicing after months of snow and slush. In the summer, the bounty of local produce available is almost overwhelming, from broccoli and beans to rutabaga and rainbow-stemmed [...]
Eating Locally without Lifting a Finger
January 18th, 2011 | by Susan Gloss | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
“Over the next five weeks, I’ll be blogging for Sustainable Wisconsin about local food. When I agreed to this column, I had grand plans of testing out dozens of recipes, scouring the city for the freshest ingredients, and whipping up gourmet meals in my kitchen. I still hope to do some of that, but to be perfectly honest, I’ve been feeling a bit lazy lately.”
Understanding Adoption
January 14th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“I take notes. Of all the advice I’ve given to other parents considering adoption, reading about adoption is one of the things I stress most.” Kimberly Gonzalez shares her experience in preparing for adoption while also offering direction to those considering adoption.
Celebration. Grief. Another Year.
January 10th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“Each year, on our son’s birthday, we now are prepared for what is to come.” Margaret continued to share her unique perspective and stories about life as both a birth mother and adoptive mother of two.
Feeling Jealous Of Birth Mom
January 7th, 2011 | by Esther Crawford | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
“Can I quietly admit to something I don’t like, without being judged here? I hope so….” Esther Crawford continues her story, the journey through foster adoption.
Questions, Questions, and More Questions
January 5th, 2011 | by Kimberly Gonzalez | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Kimberly Gonzalez continues to share her story, exploring the emotional decision to adopt, particularly an older child or special needs children.
Positive Language. Positive Discussions.
January 4th, 2011 | by Margaret Wolski | published in Adoption Stories, Engage WI, Your Stories
Margaret Wolski continues to share her story and experience with us regarding adoption. This week, she educates EngageWisconsin readers about Positive Adoption Language, and points us toward positive language resources.
Food for Thought
December 19th, 2010 | by lauren spiegel | published in Best of Engage WI, Engage WI, Sustainable Wisconsin, Your Stories
Lauren Spiegel, an EngageWisconsin Fall 2010 intern and student at the University of Wisconsin, guests blogs this week for Sustainable Wisconsin to share with you a project she worked on with the Sesame Workshop during the past two summers. “In our country’s tough economic time, 17 million American children are food insecure, meaning they do not receive food that meets basic nutritional needs due to financial instability… As part of it’s overall Healthy Habits for Life initiative, the Sesame Workshop has released it’s new project: “Food for Thought: Eating on a Budget”.
