TELL ME ABOUT LIFE GROWING UP…
• What is something you could never get tired of doing? • What is your favorite time of day and why? • What was your favorite movie, book, and song? • What decade was your favorite to live through and why?
• What is one experience that changed your life? • Do you have any funny travel stories?
• What major historical events happened during your young adult years? • What fashion trend did you love living through (or regret being a part of)? • Have you ever been on television or in the newspaper? • Who were your best friends growing up? • What was your very first job? • Did you attend college? What did you major in?
TELL ME WHAT YOU’VE LEARNED…
• What do you wish you knew when you were my age? • What makes someone a good friend? • What is something you think is worth spending my time on? • What is something people worry about that they shouldn’t? • What is a mistake you’ve made that taught you something important? • What is one thing you hope I always remember? Grandparents are an important part of our families, and taking the time to reminisce can uncover memories, life lessons, and family stories you may have never heard before. One day, these recordings may become some of your family’s most treasured keepsakes!
TELL ME ABOUT OUR FAMILY…
• Do you have any funny stories about my mom/dad when they were growing up? • What family story should never be forgotten? • What family moment do you wish you could relive? • What is your favorite family tradition? • What was my parent’s first word or favorite toy? • Who in our family is most like you?
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR LIFE BEFORE ME…
• What is something you were passionate about when you were young? • Do you have a secret talent? • Did you ever call another place home? • What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do? • What did you want to be when you grew up? • If you could relive one day, which day would it be?
TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURES…
• When was the longest you’ve been away from home? • What is your favorite place you’ve ever visited? • What is something brave you did? • What is a memory that always makes you smile?
TELL ME YOUR FAVORITES…
From all of us at Birmingham Parent Magazine , Happy Grandparents Day!
• Do you have a favorite family recipe? • Who is your role model?
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