Flourishing Families

Talking with your children about divorce and other traumatic events requires the parents to get on the same page. This is difficult when the parents are going through a divorce or are already separated and living in two households.

Blue Aldridge is the owner, operator, and just one of the many coaches at Wisco Fitness Solutions that strive to defeat the stigma that surrounds Crossfit. Blue is a lifelong player of competitive sports. When he moved on from football, he was hungry for competition, camaraderie, and a new challenge. When he was introduced to CrossFit in 2009. He received his first CrossFit certification six months later and opened what is now known as WiscoFit Solutions in 2013.

In this interview with Anthony Karls, Patrick Fendt of Milwaukee's The Parenting Network discusses how for many parents, “the first step is always the hardest step.” We must ask ourselves, “Starting today, what can I do better?”

Studies show that professional weight loss coaches achieve significant better healthy weight loss than peer-led and mentor-led groups. Losing weight offers health benefits including lowered blood pressure, lowered risk of heart disease and strokes, improved cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and other lifestyle benefits.

In the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee sits an old school gym that was started over 40 years ago by Julie and Dennis Newman. The Newman’s are known in the neighborhood for volunteering around the community and in their church. It is apparent that family, health, church, and the community are what is important to the Newmans.

Shared family experiences are proven to increase family bonds and promote positive behavior in children. By cooking with your kids, you have the opportunity to teach them safety, problem-solving skills, and the value of collaboration.

What is urban gardening and how could it help your family? With the increasing popularity, it might be time to jump in and help your community with an urban garden.

When choosing a financial advisor, decide if you need all aspects of financial planning or an investment advisor only. You'll want to ask how the financial advisor is compensated, what type of clients they work with, examples of success, up-to-date credentials, references, and finally if they are a fiduciary.

Is the foster care system broken? What happens to siblings that go into foster care? And what is there to bring these siblings back together again? Organizations like Camp To Belong bring a solution to a very large problem that is known to a very few people. In this story, we will explore the problem facing foster siblings, and how Camp To Belong works to provide these children the much needed time together.