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How to Evaluate a Genealogy App Review

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Genealogy and computer technology have become intertwined in many ways. There are plenty of genealogy apps out there. How can you tell a good one from one that isn’t as useful? Here are some tips about how to evaluate a genealogy app review. You just read a review about a new, shiny, interesting sounding, genealogy app. Before you make the purchase, or download an app that is free, there are some basic factors that you should consider. Taking the time to consider these factors could be the difference between finding a great genealogy app, and getting stuck with a genealogy … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review – January 28th – February 2nd

We’ve had a great week here in LDS. In case life got busy and you weren’t able to check in as often as you would have liked, here is a summary that will get you caught up. Tristi kicked off a new series about senior missionaries in “We’re Having a Senior Moment.” Tristi’s mother is serving a mission in England and just left, and Tristi will walk us through the process of becoming a senior missionary and tell us about the joys and the pitfalls. Miriam paid a beautiful tribute to Gordon B. Hinckley, our beloved prophet who passed away … Continue reading →

Finding Family History In Children’s Books

Sometimes, getting a glimpse of what life may have been like for your ancestors is as simple as turning the pages of a book. Surprisingly, even some children’s books can take you on a journey back in time to the places where your ancestors lived. Last week, I randomly happened upon a book which transported my son and I back to 1920’s England, to the world that his paternal great – grandmother may have known during her childhood. When Dylan and I go to the library, we randomly select five or so books from the children’s area. Usually, he grabs … Continue reading →

One Theory On Diet And Genetics

Many of us point to our genes as a contributing factor behind why we do not like the way that we look in our jeans. Genes do affect the shape of a person’s body, and this may leave you wondering whether you are “stuck” with the type of body that you inherited. The connection between genes, diet, and lifestyle has been studies by many doctors and scientists in the hopes of gaining an understanding of how those things work together to impact our bodies. One doctor who has studied in this area of research is Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo, a … Continue reading →

Early Intervention is Key to Success

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Young children with developmental delays are more successful in school and long-term when aided by early intervention programs. Whether the child’s delay is due to a genetic condition, premature birth or infections, early intervention can help your child progress at more age appropriate stages. The first few years of a child’s life, mainly from birth through age three, are a critical time in your child’s development. According to the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY), what happens during those formative years stays with a child for life. That is why it is so vital to watch your child … Continue reading →