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Teach the Youth Why Genealogy Matters - to Them

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Ask the Youth: Why Does Genealogy Matter?

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Go Over the Emotional and Mental Health Benefits of Genealogy

3 Doing genealogy gives us an increased sense of connection, a sense that our families can cope with life, and a sense of resiliency via our family's narrative. READ MORE

Ask the Youth: What Do You Want to Know About Your Family History?

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Having Family (and Family History) Gives Our Youth a Living Support Network

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Here are Other Ways to Help Youth Learn to Love Doing Genealogy

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How Do You Honor Ancestors? 12 Family History Celebrations

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Ways to Help Youth Learn to Love Doing Genealogy

Teach the Youth Why Genealogy Matters - to Them

Ask the Youth: Why Does Genealogy Matter?

Go Over the Emotional and Mental Health Benefits of Genealogy

Ask the Youth: What Do You Want to Know About Your Family History?

Having Family (and Family History) Gives Our Youth a Living Support Network

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Here are Other Ways to Help Youth Learn to Love Doing Genealogy

Genealogy Connects Hearts and Friends

Find an Ancestor in a Big Historical Moment that Interests You

How Family History Gives our Youth Angelic Support from Beyond

Genealogy Helps the Youth Know Who They Are - and Where They're From

How Do You Honor Ancestors? 12 Family History Celebrations

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