The My rOoOts Blog
Stories, guides, and ideas for preserving your family's history, before it's forgotten.
29 July 2026
Family Tree vs Genealogy: What’s the Difference?
Many people use the terms “family tree” and “genealogy” interchangeably, but they aren’t exactly the same. Learn the differences and discover how both help preserve your family’s history.
29 July 2026
How to Interview Your Grandparents Before Their Stories Are Lost
Your grandparents hold memories that will never appear in official records. Learn the best questions to ask, how to preserve their stories, and how to turn those memories into a lasting family tree.
26 July 2026
How to Start Your Family Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Learn how to start your family tree with this beginner-friendly guide. Discover practical tips for collecting family information, preserving memories, and building your family history with My rOoOts.
26 July 2026
10 Reasons Every Indian Family Should Create a Digital Family Tree
Discover why every Indian family should create a digital family tree to preserve memories, document relationships, and pass their family legacy to future generations.
26 July 2026
Bua, Tau, Nanad, Mausa Meaning: Indian Family Terms Meaning Explained
A plain-English guide to Indian family relationship names: what bua's husband is called (fufa), what mausa, tau, jija ji and nanad mean, and how Hindi kinship terms map to English relatives like aunt, uncle and in-law.
26 July 2026
How to Get Your Whole Family Involved in Your Family Tree
A family tree built by one person stalls at what one person remembers. Here's how to turn it into something your whole family actively contributes to.
26 July 2026
Genogram vs Family Tree: What's the Difference (and Which Do You Need)?
The two terms get used interchangeably, but genograms and family trees serve different purposes. Here's how to tell them apart, and which one fits your goal.
26 July 2026
How to Document Your Family History Before It's Lost
Every year, family stories disappear along with the people who remember them. Here's a practical way to start capturing yours before it's too late.
26 July 2026
Family Tree App with Photos: Why Pictures Matter as Much as Names
A family tree of names and dates tells you who existed. A family tree with photos tells you who they were. Here's why photos change everything.
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