Baton Rouge Parents Magazine–September 2026

Questions Kids Should Ask Their Grandparents (While They Still Can)

BY MADELINE PISTORIUS PHOTO BY KLEINPETER PHOTOGRAPHY 2025–26 COVER KID ALEIA R.

B efore they were Grandma and Grandpa, they were kids, teenagers, students, and young adults with dreams, adventures, and plenty of stories to tell. This conversation guide will help your kids discover the moments that shaped the grandparents they know today. Sometimes, all it takes is one question to hear a story that changes the way a child sees the person they

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD…

love—or even the way they see the world. As you chat, hit record. Whether you use your phone’s video camera or a voice recorder, capture the stories, laughs, and little details that can fade with time. Before you begin, say the date, everyone’s names, and each person’s age. Years from now, you’ll be glad these details were recorded, too. Find a cozy spot, press record, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!

■ What street did you grow up on, and what is your favorite memory from there? ■ What games did you play when you were my age?

■ Did you have a family pet? ■ What were your parents and grandparents like?

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