For More Information Grandparents have the unique opportunity to make family history come alive for their grandchildren. They can tell personal stories, share special mementos, and pass on family ritual. For their grandchildren, grandparents can be the link between the past and the future. You can give your grandchildren a sense of security by helping them discover and understand their family history.
Many families have a rich cultural or religious heritage to share as well.
Here are ways you can preserve and share the meaningful and unique story of your family. Gather and Preserve Start by gathering all the pieces of family history you can find. Put them into a scrapbook using materials that will protect them. If your grandchildren are old enough, do this project together. They can learn through the process and start to connect with relatives of the past and present.