One day, sadly, we won’t have our parents around, and there are bound to be things you wish that you’d asked them. I have no living grandparents and only one parent, so my links with the past are limited. Here are some subjects I advise discussing with your parents (and grandparents, if they’re still around).

1. Ancestry

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Even if you don’t have any interest in family history, ask your parents about their parents, grandparents, aunts, cousins etc, and write it down. One day you may be curious, or a relative may be grateful for the information.

2. Your Birth

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This is something you are obviously not going to remember. So ask your parents all about it. Your mother may not be too keen to remember the experience, but ask about the time you were born, what the labour was like, and how long it took. This may be useful when you have your own children, as you often follow your mother’s example (mine and my sister both had quick labours).

3. Your Childhood

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Ask them about what you were like as a child, the things that you did (I locked Mum out of the house) and the funny sayings you came out with. These are all part of your history.