Family Tree Basics — Connect the Generations
Connect generations clearly
Begin at the center and expand outward. Capture relationships first, then refine dates, places, and stories.
Build from the center
- Add yourself, parents, and siblings
- Then add grandparents and key life events
- Don’t chase perfection — capture relationships first
| Node | What to add |
|---|---|
| Person | Name, birth/death dates, places |
| Relationship | Parent/child, spouses, siblings |
| Notes | Stories, documents, and sources |
Preserve stories that outlast chat threads
Organize memories with dates, people, and places — share with the right circles, never public by default.
- Structured memoriesAdd names, places, and timelines.
- Searchable archiveFind moments years later without scrolling.
- Respectful privacyNo ads, no data sales.
Summaries, transcripts, and gentle reminders
Let Guru (AI) help with light editing and accessibility — without training public models on your data.
- Fast recapsTurn long posts into short highlights.
- Captions & transcriptsImprove accessibility and search.
- Kind nudgesStay on top of family events and tasks.
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