How to Create a Memory Journal for Grandparents' Day

It's incredible howyoucan knowsomeoneso well while not knowingmuchabout their past.This is especially true when it comes to grandparents.

WithGrandparents’ Daycoming up onSept.7, why not take this chance to interview Grandma and Grandpa(or have your children interview your parents)to learn some family history? Then, record their answers in a memory journal. Below are 15 questions to get youstarted.

15 questions to ask your grandparents this Grandparents’ Day

1. Were you named after a family member?
2. What was the house you grew up in like?
3. Did you have a nickname when you were a kid?
4. What was your favorite subject in school?
5. Did you play any sports when you were younger?
6. Did you have a favorite toy as a child?
7. What was your first job?
8. Tell us about your best friend when you were growing up.
9. What was the make and model of the first car you ever had?
10. How did you meet Grandpa/Grandma? What was the proposal like?
11. Where have you traveled?
12. What was Dad/Mom like as a baby?
13. What is the earliest memory you have?
14. What could you tell me that I’d be surprised to learn about you?
15. What is your favorite thing about being a grandparent?

Memory journal ideas

Record a video

Whetherit’saninterview or a story, videos can capture your grandparents’ memories for generations to come.You can upload them onYouTubeso they're easily accessible.

Complete a shared journal together

You can purchase memory journals that already have promptsinthemor you cancreate your own journalwith your own questions.Pass thejournalback and forth with your grandparents over the years to share each other's favorite moments.

Create a photo scrapbook

You know what they say: A picture is worth a thousand words. Gather old photographs your grandparents may have and create a photo album for them. You may alsoadd photos of your memories side by side with yourgrandparentsfor comparison!