Kids & Family - Nov. 9, 2009
How to pick the perfect pooch
OnMilwaukee.com consulted dog experts Stacy LaPoint, owner of Companion Natural Pet Food, and Jill Albers, a Wisconsin Humane Society volunteer, to get tips for picking the dog that's right for you and your family.
Tags: dogs, adoption, humane society, rescue groups, companion natural pet food

Kids & Family - Nov. 2, 2009
11 benefits of being an adoptive mom
The adoptive mom lets go of a lot, but she receives an abundance in return, too. Here are some reasons why adoption rocks.
Tags: adoption, adoptive parent

Kids & Family - Sept. 23, 2009
Baby's first e-mail account
Yesterday, I created an e-mail account for my 7-year-old son. It was another Major Mom Moment, and one that affected me deeply.
Tags: adoption, guatemala, e-mail

Kids & Family - April 23, 2009
"Nice to meet you. I'm adopted."
My kid has gone through some interesting phases. For a while, he only wanted turkey dogs for breakfast. Then he added "mi olde" to everything, like "Mom, where's mi olde soccer ball?" And recently, he started greeting people he's meeting for the first time with, "I'm Kai. I'm adopted."
Tags: adopted, adoption

Kids & Family - Feb. 16, 2009
Local couple opens hearts and minds to adoption
Eight years ago, Bradley and Lisa Blaeser married after a 20-year courtship that began in fourth grade. They later bought and remodeled a house, but building a family didn't fall into place like the other pieces of their life. Now, they are searching for a child to adopt to complete their fairy tale.
Tags: adoption, domestic adoption, bradley blaeser, lisa blaeser, milwaukee adoption, infertility, adoption services, inc.

Kids & Family - Dec. 8, 2008
Motherfest: Do I love my biological kid more than my adopted kid?
Few people ask me about the difference in my relationships with my sons, one who was adopted from Guatemala and one who is biological. I think most people feel like the subject matter is too personal, but for me, it's not.
Tags: biological child adopted child, adoption, motherfest

Kids & Family - Aug. 27, 2008
Two curious kitties are better than one, trust me
Having one super aggressive and destructive cat, I assumed getting a second was a death wish. I was wrong.
Tags: pets, adoption, cat, kitten, carac, companion animal resource and adoption center

Kids & Family - March 24, 2008
Motherfest: Astrology and the adopted child
I recognize this sounds New Age-y, but astrology adds a dimension of identity to my adopted son's life.
Tags: adoption, international adoption, astrology, chart, zodiac

Kids & Family - March 20, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pets of the Week: Gavin and Rosebud
This week, we introduce you to two very special dogs made homeless a few weeks ago due to an alleged murder.
Tags: dog, adoption, domestic violence

Kids & Family - March 10, 2008
Kind words from other parents rock
When a parent compliments another parent -- in a thoughtful and sincere way -- it’s really awesome.
Tags: parenting, parental support, adoption

Kids & Family - March 8, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Katie
If you could hear her, Katie would ask you not to feel bad for her. In fact, she would tell you that she is actually feeling better since recently undergoing surgery which resulted in the amputation of her right rear leg.
Tags: cat, pet, stray, adoption

Kids & Family - Feb. 26, 2008
Companion Animal Resource Center Pet of the Week: Earl
Earl is an entertainer ... and a baby seat. But most importantly, he is an incredible dog in need of a good home.
Tags: dog, pet, adoption

Kids & Family - Jan. 7, 2008
Adoption Ally understands waiting parents
A woman in Maine e-mailed me in response to today's "Motherfest" column. She started Adoption Ally in 2000 to help parents waiting to adopt.
Tags: Adoption Ally, adoption, international adoption, China, Guatemala, Motherfest, Russia, Colombia, Cambodia, Korea

Kids & Family - Jan. 7, 2008
Motherfest: Waiting for the adopted kid to come home sucks
Not to sound like a Tom Petty song, but when it comes to international adoption, the waiting is the hardest part.
Tags: adoption, international adoption, Motherfest, Guatemala, waiting

Kids & Family - Nov. 5, 2007
Guatadopt.com works to provide truthful info
Guatemalan adoption is a hot topic in the news these days, and Guatadopt.com works to distinguish the truth from the sensational.
Tags: Guatemala, adoption, international adoption, guatadopt.com, Kevin Kreutner