Reading out the questions could be especially helpful for somebody who finds writing tiring.

A nice idea for sitting round the table with both parents, having a cuppa and comparing their memories.

Questions that help turn an ordinary visit into a lovely conversation.

A refreshing change from the usual tech accessories and novelty gifts.

The idea of hearing Dad describe his younger years in his own words is lovely.

A thoughtful way to ask Mum about her childhood and the stories we never think to ask. Much more personal than the usual flowers and chocolates.

I wasn't sure if Dad would be into something like this, but he absolutely loved it. He started filling it in the same evening and has already shared a few stories I'd never heard before. Such a thoughtful gift.

Handwritten memories can become rather special for children and grandchildren.

For the dad who says he wants nothing for Father’s Day, this is at least a present with a bit of thought behind it.

A gift that encourages conversations rather than simply sitting on a shelf.

The questions about first jobs, family holidays and growing up are a lovely starting point for a chat with Dad.

Even parents who have been together for years have completely different childhood memories to share.

A mixture of childhood, family and everyday life prompts makes it easier to discover different sides of Mum.

Some dads might rather tell their stories out loud. You could read the prompts and write the answers together.

Two separate journals mean each parent has space for their own memories.

A question about an old car or school mate could turn into an unexpectedly brilliant family story.

A different kind of present when you are completely out of ideas.

It can be fascinating to hear how Mum and Dad remember the same period of life differently.

Something a bit different for a birthday or Father’s Day, especially when Dad is impossible to buy for.

A cuppa, a quiet afternoon and a couple of good prompts. That can be all it takes to start a conversation.

Not something to rush through. One or two questions at a time feels like the best way to enjoy it.

Little stories about school, friends and family are often the ones you wish you had written down.

For someone who doesn’t enjoy writing, a whole journal might feel like a big task. Doing a page together could make it easier.

A thoughtful option for somebody who already has enough bath sets and scented candles to last years.

The prompts give you somewhere to begin, even when neither of you knows what question to ask first.

An idea for getting the family talking after Christmas dinner instead of everyone disappearing to their phones.

Often it is the everyday memories rather than the big milestones that make a family story feel real.

A thoughtful way to pass along memories in a parent’s own words.

Two journals are a bigger project than one. Better treated as something to complete gradually.

Simple in concept, but the finished stories could mean a great deal to the family.

It is easy to imagine siblings adding questions of their own as parents fill in their journals.

A place to preserve memories you might not think to ask about otherwise.

Even a familiar family story can have a surprising detail when you ask a new question.

There are lots of prompts, so it might take longer than some people imagine. A little at a time seems sensible.

A pair of journals can celebrate two individual lives as well as a shared one.

The idea is not just the book itself, but the memories it eventually holds.

An unhurried way to think about old friends, familiar places and childhood memories.

Prompts about relatives and earlier generations can help gather details that might otherwise be forgotten.

Not every family memory has to be sentimental. Some of the funniest stories come from teenage years.

A guided way to capture the stories behind a family tree, rather than just names and dates.