Telling Your Family's Story You put a lot of effort into making
memories for your family, but have you thought about how to keep
the memories alive? In our fast-paced world, telling the stories
of our families usually take a back seat to other concerns. But
by recording yours, you will give your children a gift that
lasts a lifetime. If you have a videocamera or tape recorder,
turn it on while you do these activities, or appoint a family
secretary to write them down. A Map of Memories Remembering
places you liked to play is a great way to tap into your
childhood memories. Draw a map of your favorite spot where you
played. Think of a story that happened at that site and share it
with your children. Then have them ask other family members to
do the same. Encourage your kids to keep a scrapbook of these
play maps, along with their stories. Make sure they mark which
family member belongs to each map. The Imaginary Chest We all
have precious keepsakes from our childhoods. Even if the objects
have disappeared, they