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Questions and Prompts for Recording Family Stories
The right question unlocks a story the person didn't even know they wanted to tell. These curated question lists — for moms, dads, grandparents, veterans, spouses, and life stages — give you a ready-made starting point for meaningful voice recordings with the people you love.
Questions to Ask Before a Parent's 70th Birthday
A parent's 70th birthday is a natural moment to begin capturing their stories. Here are the questions most worth asking — and how to use this milestone as the beginning of a voice archive that lasts for generations.
Questions to Ask a Retired Firefighter
25 questions for recording a retired firefighter's career story — covering the work, the culture, the people, and what 20 or 30 years in the firehouse actually meant.
Questions to Ask a Retired Police Officer
25 questions to help a retired law enforcement officer record the full story of their career — not the procedural account, but the human one.
20 Questions to Ask at Easter Dinner This Year
The right question, asked at the right moment around the Easter table, can surface a family story that nobody has ever heard. Here are 20 questions worth asking this April 5th — and how to make sure the answers don't disappear.
What Questions Should I Ask My Dad Before It Is Too Late?
Questions that open up the conversations most fathers and children never quite have — about his life, his values, his inner world, and what he most wants you to know.
What Questions Should I Ask My Mom About Her Life?
The questions that help you really know your mother — who she was before she was your parent, what shaped her, and what she most wants you to understand.
Questions to Ask Your Spouse — for Your Children to Hear Someday
Interview your spouse about their life — childhood, dreams, what parenting has meant, what they want the kids to know. Your children will one day treasure hearing their parents speak honestly about who they are and what they believe.
100 Questions to Ask Your Parents While You Still Can
A complete list of 100 meaningful questions to ask your parents — organized by topic — while you still have the chance to hear their answers.