Questions Kids Should Ask Their Grandparents (While They Still Can)
by Madeline Pistorius | Photo by Magnific
14 SEPTEMBER 2026 | BIRMINGHAMPARENT.COM 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. B efore they were Grandma and dreams, adventures, and lots 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 love—or even the way they see the world. Grandpa, they were kids, teenagers, students, and young adults with
Years from now, you’ll be glad these details were recorded, too.
• What were holidays like when you were growing up? • Were you in any sports, clubs, or activities?
Find a cozy spot, press record, and enjoy the trip down memory lane!
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR LOVE STORY…
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD…
• How did you meet Grandma/Grandpa, and what was your first impression? • What was your first date like? • When did you know you wanted to get married? • What do you remember about your wedding day? • What is the funniest thing that has happened in your relationship? • What is something you admire about each other?
• What street did you grow up on, and what is your favorite memory from there? • Did you have any siblings? If they’ve passed away, when did you lose them? • 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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