Read moreYou want to preserve your stories, but how—and in what media format? Our expert weighs in on whether a personal history book or film is right for you.
Families, memories, and the holidays
Read moreFamily get-togethers around this time of year present an excellent opportunity to ask questions and invite your loved ones into your family history research.
How oral historians can invite difficult stories, ethically
Read moreTelling stories of trauma is often hard. Here, strategies for creating space so your interview subject can deal with the weight of the past and share safely.
10 things to do for family history month
Read moreResearching your genealogy can seem like a never-ending task, but these family history activities are approachable, meaningful—and can be completed with ease.
A perfect (unexpected) wedding gift
Read moreRather than scan your loved one’s registry for impersonal gift ideas, consider creating a family legacy book for a meaningful present they will cherish always.
How to set (and keep) deadlines for your family history project
Read moreTips from a veteran editor on the best ways to set realistic deadlines to motivate you to finish the family history project that's been on your to-do list.
How to deal with family secrets and skeletons in your family history closet
Read moreEvery family has long-held family secrets or skeletons in the closet that are revealed during genealogy research. Should you reveal them? Write about them?