5 tips for capturing family stories

Family stories are precious because they reveal so much about our personal history, the experiences of those we love, and what has shaped those who have had a hand in shaping us. Many family histories don't get shared across the generations, and often it's simply because people don't ask the right question or dedicate the time to listen.

If you're thinking of gathering a family history or writing a book based on a family member's life, we have five important tips for you to consider as you set about drawing those valuable stories from the family well.

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Timestamps:

0:00-Value of family stories

1:20- Why gathering family stories can be hard

3:00- Missed opportunities

4:20- Why some stories don't get shared

5:30- We want the every day stories

6:20- Fallibility of memory

7:45: -Tip 1-Make time, Be curious, and Stay Present

9:30- Don't have a check list

10:00- Tip 2-Don't skip stories you've heard before

12:00- The art of the follow-up question

14:00- Tip 3- Get others involved

15:15- Tip 4- Using sensory details to get context and invoke memory

17:00- Tip 5- Come back later to fill in more details

18:30- Aim for a series of session, not a marathon

19:30: How to let them know you really care

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