Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “family history”
Think about your day-to-day conversations with those closest to you. What do they look like? Usually, we ask simple questions that evoke simple responses. Surface questions are important building blocks of conversation, but they can be slightly stalling when it comes to keeping the conversation going. This is where we can incorporate everyday storytelling into those moments. Everyday storytelling takes …
This holiday season, I wanted to help all of us have more significant conversations as we sit around at grandma’s house or wherever you spend your warm, fuzzy moments. Making holiday traditions last far beyond the dinners and the presents. That’s where Legacy Hunt comes into the picture. One of my main purposes behind creating the Legacy Recorder was to …
How we talk about death impacts how we live. So, if you’ve watched the video and are reading along now, you’re open to having these kinds of conversations. I firmly believe talking about what makes us uncomfortable prepares us better for whatever comes. Not only does it prepare us, but speaking openly with your loved ones prepares them as well. …
Five-minute storytelling starts with music. A compassionate Memory Care activity for seniors by the Legacy Recorder. I believe music is one of those things that can bring people together and spark a conversation that wouldn’t otherwise happen. Each person has their own unique perspective as to why certain music is great, and why certain music is absolutely terrible. Starting a …
In this episode we’re going to be talking about where people grow up, how that impacts their relationships, and how to start the conversation. If you’re talking to someone who’s not your parent, you can be asking questions about where they grew up, what they liked about it, what they think was great and not so great about it. Additionally, …
