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Guides for the little years
Questions to ask, letters to write, photos to take, and ways to remember all of it. Short, practical, written by a parent.
7 min read
Baby Book Alternatives: 6 Ways to Keep Baby Memories
A fair look at baby book alternatives: printed books, one line a day journals, notes apps, private photo apps, text-prompt services and family diary apps.
6 min read
Birthday Interview Questions for Kids: The Yearly 20
Birthday interview questions for kids: a core 20 to ask every year, extras by age, and simple tips to film it, keep their exact words and compare year to year.
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Family Traditions Ideas: 56 Simple Ones for Little Kids
56 family traditions ideas for families with little kids: daily rituals, weekly habits, birthday and Christmas traditions, seasons, and how to record them.
8 min read
First Year Photo Book: How to Plan, Lay Out and Print It
Plan a first year photo book in an evening: pick 100 to 150 photos, give each month a page, add captions, choose a layout and size, and check the print file.
5 min read
Funny Things Kids Say (and How to Remember Them)
Funny things kids say, sorted by theme: logic, bodies, animals, grown-ups and big questions. Plus a quick way to write down your kid's lines before you forget.
10 min read
Journal Prompts for Parents: 120 Ideas for Busy Days
120 journal prompts for parents and moms, grouped by theme: one-liners for tired days, prompts by age, milestones, funny moments, gratitude and end of year.
11 min read
Letter to My Child: How to Write One, With Examples
How to write a letter to your child in five simple parts, with 30+ opening and closing lines, short examples, and tips on when to give it and how to store it.
9 min read
Monthly Baby Photo Ideas: 38 Easy Shots to Take at Home
38 monthly baby photo ideas you can shoot at home with a phone, a 12-month theme list, simple camera tips, prop safety, and what to do with the photos after.
8 min read
Private Photo Sharing App Options for Baby Photos
How to share baby photos privately: iCloud Shared Albums, Google Photos, family apps and diaries, what to check before you pick, and how to remove location.
10 min read
Questions to Ask Kids: 133 Questions by Age and Moment
133 questions to ask kids, sorted by age (2 to 6+) and by moment: car rides, dinner, bedtime and after school. Plus how well do you know me questions.
7 min read
What to Write in a Baby Book: Page-by-Page Ideas
What to write in a baby book, page by page through the first year, plus baby book ideas, how to catch up when you've fallen behind, and how to save exact words.
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