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 so the story can sit beside 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 with Events and Tasks
Start a private family space where your relatives can preserve names, photos, stories, and relationship context together.
Preserve stories that outlast chat threads
Organize memories with dates, people, and places inside a private family workspace.
- Structured memoriesAdd names, places, and timelines.
- Searchable archiveFind moments years later without scrolling.
- Respectful privacyNo ads, no data sales.
Summaries, writing help, and gentle reminders
Let Guru (AI) help with light editing and planning support — without training public models on your data.
- Fast recapsTurn long posts into short highlights.
- Writing helpClarify posts, notes, and planning updates.
- Kind nudgesStay on top of family events and tasks.
Popular features
A few favorites families start with
Share milestones without losing them in noisy feeds.
Learn moreBuild a private tree with profiles, memories, and family context.
Learn morePlan birthdays, reunions, and check-ins with shared tasks.
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