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Stories, ideas and questions for keeping family memory alive
Articles on how to record the voice of someone you love, what to ask before it's too late, and how to turn those memories into something you can keep.
- 28 September 2026 · 7 min read
30 questions to ask your parents or grandparents before it's too late
You don't need a perfect plan to start. Just one question, and really listening to the answer. Here are thirty to get going today.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to preserve your grandmother's or grandfather's voice: a simple guide
Someone's voice is hard to describe in words, but unmistakable the moment you hear it. Here's how to start preserving it, without rushing and without overcomplicating things.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 5 min read
Gift ideas for parents or grandparents: a book with their own story
When they already have everything, what's usually missing is something that speaks about them. A book with their own story is hard to match with any other gift.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 5 min read
Alzheimer's and family memory: why it's worth asking in time
When memory starts to fail, the first thing lost isn't the facts — it's the chance for someone to tell them in their own voice.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 6 min read
How to make a family memoir book, step by step
Turning loose memories into a book you can keep follows a concrete process. Here it is, from start to finish.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 5 min read
How to transcribe and organise old family recordings
Many families already have hours of recorded audio sitting unorganised. Before recording more, it's worth rescuing and organising what already exists.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 4 min read
Memoir book or photo album: what each one brings
One keeps images. The other keeps the context and the voice behind those images. It's not that one is unnecessary — each answers a different question.
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How to interview an older relative without making them uncomfortable
How you ask matters almost as much as what you ask. A few common mistakes close a conversation down instead of opening it up, and they're easy to avoid.
Read article → - 28 September 2026 · 4 min read
When is the best time to start recording a relative's story
The short answer is: sooner than seems necessary. The long answer explains why, and what signs usually mean it's already time.
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