So you want to research your family tree. One of the first things you need is a method of recording the information you find.  A pedigree chart is a good way to start. * What is a pedigree chart? As…
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The road to hell is paved with good intentions and this is just as true in family history research as in other areas of life. I’ve been researching my family history for a number of years and I’m still amazed…
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Tracing your genealogy has become easier than ever thanks to the introduction of the Internet.  Where you used to have to track down information by using libraries, and even going to the locations where your ancestors were from, now you…
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One of the most enriching experiences for children, is listening to stories about their family history. Knowing the people that are close blood relatives, where they came from, what they were like, who they loved and how they lived is…
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The chore chart is an age old tool for teaching children responsibility, as well as to reinforce cognitive reading and counting skills. Although a simple concept of tracking progress and providing positive reinforcement, a successful Chore Chart takes consistency on…
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The track to the mind is through the heart. The track to the heart is through a story. I have spent ten years as a professional storyteller on stages from coast to coast and I have learned from experience the…
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Today, more than ever before, because of technical advances, it is possible to preserve grandparents’ personal history exactly as they tell it. Instead of writing it, video it on DVD. It will be much more interesting to future generations to…
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We study history because it gives us lessons to live by in the future and it helps us avoid making the same mistakes over and over again. We also document the lives and details of our grandparents so that we…
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I did not recognize the importance of knowing your history. My oldest son went off to college and his first major project was to reconstruct his history and family tree. Now, I know how hard it is to find data…
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Newspapers are an often neglected mine of information for genealogists. Easily overlooked in the thrill of discovering statistical information in civil records of birth and death, or church documents about baptism, marriage and burial, newspaper entries about your ancestors are…
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For anyone interested in their genealogy, and those actually compiling a permanent record of it, the stories and recollections of grandparents, indeed all relatives, are extremely important. They offer a readily available resource with first hand experience and memories of…
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It is unfortunate that most people do not begin to research their family tree until it is too late. Often too late, once they have reached late middle age and have time on their hands to devote to genealogy, to…
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Accurate genealogical research takes time and dedication. Scammers are all too eager to offer quick solutions that turn out to be hoaxes. Coat Of Arms For years, researchers have clamored for their family crest and proudly added it to their…
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Tracing your family roots back to Ellis Island is quite common, considering the plethora of immigrants that passed through on their way in from some of the old countries. It is easy enough to follow the path of your lineage…
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I came from a background that has left quite the legacy. Dad came from the original “Bellaire” family that were french-Canadian and migrated into the upper peninsula of Michigan. When the land was fresh and new before any settlers came…
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Even though aging is inevitable it can be hard to imagine your own parents getting old and needing help. You may still think of them as being caregivers, and perhaps they always will be, but at some stage they may need your…
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Is it a child’s duty to support his or her elderly parents financially? The answer to this question depends on a few factors. First, is the child able to support their family? If they cannot support themselves, they cannot support…
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Caring for elderly parents generally requires individuals to make alterations to their home to accommodate health and wellness needs. Even parents who aren’t physically disabled may find they become less able to walk without hand rails, lift themselves out of…
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Physical or mental abuse of any age group is wrong. Both young and old, need to feel safe and secure, especially when they are with their own families. Trying to decide at which age it is worse to be abused,…
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Making the decision as to whether or not to place elderly parents in a nursing home is one that many people face at some point or another, as their parents age progresses and their health begins to deteriorate. It is…
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When you have a relative who is getting to be quite elderly, there may come a time when you begin to consider placing them in a nursing home facility.  This is probably something that you are considering with your relative’s…
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One of the facts of life is that everyone’s parents age.  This is not always the most enjoyable time of life for children to see because oftentimes, parents lose some of their functions, but it is still the responsibility of…
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Florida is a state with a large elderly population. Many are in assisted living facilities, where they are able to be semi independent, having their own apartment, while sharing dining facilities and activity areas. Others, who are no longer able…
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