Guides

Short, practical guides to asking family members about their lives and keeping their stories.

• How to Interview a Parent About Their Life

  A gentle, practical guide to interviewing a parent about their life: how to prepare, what to ask, how to listen and what to do with the answers.

• How to Record Family Stories: A Simple Guide

  A practical guide to recording family stories with your phone, notes and good questions. Simple steps for audio, writing and keeping what you collect.

• Questions to Ask Your Grandparents: 30 Ideas

  Easy, warm questions to ask your grandparents about childhood, home, work and family, plus tips for asking them well. Skip any you like.