There is life-changing power in family stories! Telling and recording your family's stories allows you (and especially your children) to develop a stronger sense of self, purpose, and belonging. Family stories have been shown to raise self-esteem in kids, too!
I have written about four ways to create connections using family stories, and one idea for finding family stories. See which ones can benefit your family:
- {Making Connections Using Family Stories}
- {Healing From Grief Through Family Stories} my personal experience
- {Preserving Celebrations through Stories}
- {Building Self-Esteem through Family Stories and Personal Messages}
- {Telling Family Stories Using Keepsakes}
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That is so true. Very nice. #wanderingwednesday
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DeleteThank you so much for sharing these ways to connect with family stories! Now that my parents and in-laws are retired, I asked them to write down some of the family stories so that they are not forgotten. Your suggestions give me specific ideas. I pinned a couple of your links for future reference! Thanks. #WanderingWednesday
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad this was helpful, Ashley! Yes, this is a perfect time to really make sure you get those stories down. I'm glad the specifics helped, and I'm so glad you pinned! :) Thanks so much for reading. :)
DeleteI created a special book about grandma book when my husbands mother passed away. Our kids were still very young and I wanted them to remember her. So I collected their memories word for word and included them with pictures of her with our family. They still love to look at the book and it’s been 16 years.
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I'm talking about, Lori--how beautiful! It really is a powerful, meaningful thing!
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