‘It happened to me’: Doula Tamara Thompson on losing a child
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better ...
‘All power to the pregnant people’: Waukesha’s Tamara Thompson on life as a doula
In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better ...
Snowboarding with the older boys: A parent’s lesson on letting go
The quiet, snowy days of winter have a way of compelling us to reflect on our lives. For writer Jill ...
Under bridges: A parent finds peace in independence and letting go
You don’t have to travel far to find adventure. Writer Jill Sisson Quinn and her son recently spent an afternoon ...
Promises kept: Madison woman reflects on her late father’s life
Many of us reach a point in life when it's our turn to take care of our parents. That was ...
Navigating IVF treatments and pregnancy during a global pandemic
Tens of thousands of people turn to fertility clinics every year in the US to help them grow their families. ...
Moms Don’t Cry: The Challenge Of Modeling Emotional Health For Your Kids
Takeyla Benton has always tried to be strong for her kids. But, the Madison storyteller wonders if that has come ...
Parenting, Prom, And The Packers
The smell of heavy cologne, hairspray, and nervous energy in the air can only mean one thing: it's prom season. As ...
Memory And Voicemails
I listened to the voice recording wishing I had been more persuasive. “You know, Mom,” I crooned over the phone ...
Learning to Drive
Eighty-five years ago, Wisconsin began issuing driver’s licenses. Ever since, earning one has been an eagerly anticipated rite of passage ...