Kirsten

Kirsten
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Kirsten is a native Wisconsinite who married a Brit, moved to England and happily ended up in Madison in 2010. She and her husband, Adrian, are parents to Sophie, Charlie and Susannah, who fascinate and exhaust their parents pretty much every day. A former newspaper reporter, Kirsten now supports mompreneurs through her website, motherbility.com. She's also a mini-expert on traveling with kids. (Always answer "Should we go to ... " with "yes." Bring toys, snacks and an excess of patience.) She and her family camp every summer, usually in state parks, because they love outdoor living. And s'mores.

GO, SEE, EXPLORE: AZTALAN STATE PARK

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Isolated or Quarantined? 6 Ways to Stay Connected

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8 Songs to Help Keep Lullaby Time Fresh

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Wisconsin Voting 101: Absentee ballots, key deadlines and where to turn for help

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So You Want To Buy A Lake Cottage

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Secrets of Madison: An insider’s guide to fun things you probably haven’t tried

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Just add diversity: Using your TV to battle racism

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George Floyd’s plea to all mamas

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The Best Lessons, the Best Teachers, Last a Lifetime

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