How to Create a Modern Family Tree for Your Kids and Grandkids

Map the living first

Resist the urge to start with 1800s relatives. Kids engage when they see themselves at the root and can tap outward. Use Kunbaa to add immediate family, then invite aunts and cousins to fill in stories for each connection.

Layer media onto branches

Every person card should include at least one photo, voice note, or Memory Lane snippet. The dual wall system means you can post privately to a parent circle while also showing the story on that relative's profile.

Structure for clarity

• One tree per household, connected by relationship links
• Use tags for cultural heritage, migration routes, and languages
• Schedule quarterly 'tree cleanups' using Event Composer