From personal experience, I know that having a sense of family history can give children increased self-confidence and a sense of belonging to something larger than themselves. It’s intriguing to learn about parents and grandparents and great-grandparents and what their lives were like. Of course, we must also remember that history is in the making now—you are in the middle of writing your own family history, and quite frankly, it can be much easier to preserve it as you go than to try to do it later. So here are a few tips for starting your own family history. Don’t worry—your great-grandchildren will thank you later. Read more »