StorySittingQuestions to ask your grandparents (that actually get stories)
Over 50 questions to ask a grandparent or parent about their life, grouped by topic, with tips for getting real stories instead of short answers.
How to record a parent's life story
A practical guide to recording a parent's or grandparent's life story: what to use, how to ask, consent, and how to turn recordings into something the family keeps.
StoryWorth alternatives for parents who won't write
Comparing ways to capture a parent's life story when they won't write: written-prompt services, voice-recording apps, hiring a memoir writer, doing it yourself, and phone interviews.
Gifts for grandparents who have everything
Thoughtful gift ideas for grandparents who don't need more things: time, experiences, photos and ways to keep their stories.
Guides
Practical help for capturing the stories of the people you love, whether or not you use StorySitting.
Updated September 23, 2026