Parenting is one of life’s greatest adventures — filled with challenges, triumphs, and countless stories that deserve to be remembered. Recording your parents’ (or your own) parenting journey is a powerful way to pass down wisdom, preserve family history, and celebrate the love that shaped generations.

Here are 30 thoughtful interview questions to guide conversations and capture those stories.

Early Parenting Years

1. How did you feel when you first found out you were going to be a parent?
2. What was pregnancy or preparing for parenthood like?
3. How did you choose my name (or my siblings’ names)?
4. What do you remember most about the day I was born?
5. What surprised you most about becoming a parent?

Daily Life & Routines

6. What was a typical day like when I was little?
7. Did you have any bedtime routines or rituals?
8. What songs, games, or activities did you do with me as a baby?
9. How did you manage sleepless nights or fussy days?
10. Were there traditions or routines you intentionally created for our family?

Parenting Challenges

11. What was the hardest part of raising children?
12. Did you ever worry you weren’t doing enough?
13. How did you handle discipline or teaching lessons?
14. What support systems helped you through tough times?
15. Did you face financial, cultural, or personal challenges as a parent?

Joys & Milestones

16. What was your proudest parenting moment?
17. What milestones do you remember most clearly (first steps, first words, etc.)?
18. What family vacations or experiences stand out?
19. What was your favorite age or stage of parenting?
20. What made you laugh the most as a parent?

Reflections & Lessons

21. What did you learn about yourself through parenting?
22. How did parenting change your relationship with your own parents?
23. Were there parenting decisions you struggled with?
24. What values did you try hardest to instill in us?
25. What advice would you give to new parents today?

Looking Ahead

26. What kind of parent did you hope to be?
27. How do you feel about being a grandparent (or thinking about becoming one)?
28. What do you hope your children always remember about you?
29. If you could relive one parenting moment, what would it be?
30. What legacy do you want to leave as a parent?

💡 How Biograf Helps Preserve Parenting Journeys

These stories are too valuable to lose in casual conversations. With Biograf, families can:

• 🎥 Record parents’ answers on video using guided prompts.
• 🌍 Capture stories in multiple languages with automatic translations.
• 🔒 Store them in a private family archive — no social media required.
• 📚 Turn recordings into legacy books, timelines, or tribute videos for future generations.

Final Thoughts

Parents often carry stories, lessons, and emotions that children never hear unless someone asks. By using these 30 interview questions, you’ll not only strengthen family bonds but also create a legacy of love and wisdom.

👉 Start recording your family’s parenting stories today with Biograf — the app built to preserve parenting journeys and family legacies.