As parents, we’ve all had those moments. You pull up to a party or event and hold the kids “hostage” in the car, trying to go over the rules of etiquette one last time before you “release the crew.” Every time, I wish I had taken a better approach to teaching these important skills. The…
Inviting ancestors to dinner sounds like something that would take a lot of planning. It feels like it should be elaborate or formal. In reality, it is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways to practice hands-on family history in our home. It feels like gathering. It feels like remembering. It feels like connection….
Hands-on family history is one of the simplest ways to help children feel connected to the people who came before them. It truly means using activities that invite them to engage their hands as they learn about family history. When children can touch, create, and participate, it helps them connect to their ancestors and gain…