Family History and Geneaology

By Stefanie Miller

If you're considering a Jamaican name for your baby, it's important to learn about Jamaican naming conventions and history. We've also listed out the most popular Jamaican names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options to help make your decision a little bit easier.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

We're answering the question "What are the different generation names?" and taking a deeper look at each generation, what's impacted their lives, and how it impacts their parenting styles.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

If you're considering an Egyptian name for your baby, it's important to learn about Egyptian naming conventions and history. We've also listed out the most popular Egyptian names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options to help make your decision a little bit easier.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

A genetic expert explains the concept of strong genes and the impact genes have on pregnancy.

By Miranda Altice

Since holidays and special occasions like Christmas and birthdays are always around the corner, we've come up with a list of our favorite family tree gift ideas for any genealogy enthusiast.

By Elisa Cinelli

If you're considering a Mexican name for your baby, it's important to learn about Mexican naming conventions and history. We've also listed out the most popular Mexican names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options to help make your decision a little bit easier.

By Rachel Sokol

Will your baby be more like you or your partner when it comes to personality and temperament? Genetics experts and researchers break down how a child's personality is determined by genetics and environment.

By Miranda Altice

With the help of AncestryDNA genealogists and a genealogy expert, we break down how to read your Ancestry.com results and understand DNA testing.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Should your baby take your last name? Your partners? A combination of the two? A family name you've created? We've weighed out the pros and cons of each option so you can make the most informed choice.

By Miranda Altice

Do you have someone in your family who is always looking to learn more about genealogy and family history? They're sure to love these eight gifts.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

With all of the things you have on your plate daily as a parent, it can be hard to find the time for anything extra like genealogy and family tree research. Use Thanksgiving as the perfect opportunity to satisfy your craving for knowledge about your family's history, origins, and genealogy with these five ideas that will even get the kids excited.

By Jennifer Caffelle

Here is a list of 25+ items or family heirlooms parents might consider passing down to their kids for sentimental reasons or to honor their family's history. It may even create a new family tradition that will last for generations.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Is athletic ability genetic? Learn if children inherit athleticism and sports skills from their parents or if performance is more influenced by environment.

By Jacqueline Weiss

These tattoos are a way to honor your past and present family members, history, and legacy

By Miranda Altice

Before beginning a genealogy or family tree project, there are a few questions you should ask yourself. For example, are you ready to face the truth that could be hiding in your family history?

By HeHe Stewart

Anxious about what your pregnancy will be like? You can look to your mother for advice. It turns out your mother's pregnancy could have an impact on your own.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Whether you're fascinated by family history, just starting to dive into your family tree, or an expert genealogist. These are the top genealogy podcasts for you.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

All children need to know that they are part of a narrative bigger than themselves. Here's how to discuss your family history and narrative with your kids, what to tell them, what to leave out, and how to reinforce it.