There are many hurtles that prevent people from learning about their family history. They might be really busy, not have the education to know where to begin or a million other reasons why, but kids? Well, their only stumbling block is us as their parents! What child doesn’t love sitting on their parents lap and having them read them…
Inspire your kids today and teach them about some of their grandparents. Here is a simple and fun way for your children to come to know their ancestors. Have your child fill in their last name at the bottom left hand side. They can start filling out their family tree by drawing a picture of them in the tire…
Mother’s know how to keep memories alive or at least that is what I have always believed. You see, my mother was a fantastic family historian. She held a lot of the family treasures that were passed down from mother to daughter and so on. One of my favorite things she has held on too is this old pioneer…
Finding time to have to myself seems like such a luxury, with 5 children ages 18 months to 13 years old running around demanding my attention. If I have a moment alone, usually that only happens when their eyes are closed for the night, I consider what I do very carefully. Now, don’t get me wrong. I love a…
There is a Chinese proverb that says, “One Picture Worth Ten Thousand Words.” I was a professional photographer for over decade. As I have captured images of once-in-a-lifetime events, family portraits, newborns and near the end of life, I can say that this Chinese proverb rings true to me. Through pictures we can tell a story that can’t be duplicated…
Helping to get your children excited to learn about their family might be challenging but with these fun lessons it will be a breeze. Lesson 1: The Family Start by sharing this fun video about families. Teach: Teach your children about what a family is by asking them a few questions: “What is a family?” “Why are families…
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