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A conversation with my mom about her childhood and her children.

Amarilis (83) talks with her grandson, Lawrence Elmgren (15) about her childhood in Cuba, Fidel Castro coming into power, moving to Spain with two children and her husband, moving to the United States as an immigrant, and raising a family...

Lyron (46) talks to his daughter Chanel (16) about their relationship, growing up in California, his divorce to her mother and how proud he is of Chanel.

Friends Joyce Eatman [no age given] and Ricky Towers (67) share the story behind the Grants 4 Grands program, which benefits grandparents raising children in the Las Vegas, NV area.

Beryll Taylor (73) speaks to her wife, Tessie Field Rogers (69), about how they first met. The two reflect on their childhoods growing up in Georgia and retiring to the Gulfport, FL area. They got married a few years ago...

Amer Al Fayadh (39) and his wife, Brandy Al fayadh (38), share the story of how they met and talk about their early dating before getting married. They also discuss raising multicultural kids and share their hopes for their kids...

mom tells me about her life and her experiences

One Small Step partners Katie Pina (36) and Mario Navarro (52) share a conversation about growing up, their families, their children, and the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about their frustrations with US politics, their perspectives on religion, and their...

My grandma talks about her life.

Spouses Robert Belley (42) and Alicia Azulay (40) share a conversation about their relationship, their family, the coronavirus pandemic, and the current state of politics in the US.

Adrienne Scott (49) and her daughter Hannah Scott-Persson (16) talk about Adrienne’s mother, who died when Hannah was 5.

Susan Mather (58) and her son Nicholas Mather (35) share a conversation about their family, their careers, their Faith, and their hopes for the future.

Suzanne Hall (69) and One Small Step partner Shannon Eubanks (56) about racism in the south, their family, church, and memories that touched them.

I interviewed my grandmother, born and raised in the Philippines, about her life. She talked about my grandfather, how it was like raising her children in the Philippines, how my dad was like when he was younger, the level of...

Pamela Gore Meade (59) shares a conversation with her mother, Louise Lashley (85), about Louise’s childhood, her parents, art, music, and raising her children.

Brant Littlejohn interviews his grandparents John and Marlene Niznik.

My mom and I talked about how it was raising me and how I behaved as a young child.

Interview with my grandparents

We talked about love, childhood, raising kids, and family :)

We talked about how difficult California is to raise and support yourself as well as a family. We also discussed how Utah has brought prosperity to our family.

In a conversation with Alison, Katie talks about her family, raising girls to be strong, smart and bold, and becoming acutely aware of gender in her role as an advocate for young women in Richmond Community Schools. Katie shares her...

Cousins Rudy Montoya (88) and Juana Montoya-Jamison (72) recount their family history in Mexico and the United States. They tell stories about grandparents, siblings, and Juana's father, who is Rudy's cousin.

Madyson Harden (16) talking with her grandma Wyanetta Jhonson (58) about memories of growing up and raising Madyson's mom. Also some advice given by Wyanetta to Madyson about finishing high school.

Angela Singer (68) talks about her childhood and shares parenting advice with her son, Joseph Singer (29).

Sisters Lynn Shearon (66), Jo Hatton (64) and Janclay Peavley (57) talk about their parents and grandparents.