Questions to Ask Your Mum
100 questions to ask your mum
before it's too late
Your mum has stories you've never heard. Her childhood, her fears, her proudest moments, her regrets. These questions will draw them out — and Tell Me Your Story will help you capture them forever.
Why these questions matter
You know your mum. But do you know her story?
Most of us know our mums as parents — but not as the young woman she once was. The girl who had dreams, fears, adventures, and a whole life before we came along. These questions bridge that gap.
The questions
Questions to ask your mum
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Her childhood
- ◦What is your earliest memory?
- ◦What was your home like growing up?
- ◦What did you do after school?
- ◦Who was your best friend as a child?
- ◦What was your relationship like with your parents?
- ◦What did you want to be when you grew up?
- ◦What parts of childhood felt happiest?
- ◦What was the hardest thing about growing up?
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School and teenage years
- ◦What were you like at school?
- ◦Which teacher had the biggest impact on you?
- ◦What did you do for fun as a teenager?
- ◦What music were you listening to?
- ◦What was your first job?
- ◦What was your biggest teenage ambition?
- ◦Is there something you wish you'd done differently?
- ◦Who were you closest to at that age?
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Love and relationships
- ◦How did you meet Dad?
- ◦What was your first impression of him?
- ◦When did you know he was the one?
- ◦What do you love most about him?
- ◦What has marriage taught you?
- ◦What's the secret to a happy relationship?
- ◦What do you wish you'd known about love when you were young?
- ◦Who else has been important in your life?
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Being a mum
- ◦What did it feel like to become a mum?
- ◦What were you most worried about as a new parent?
- ◦What's your proudest parenting moment?
- ◦What do you wish you'd done differently as a parent?
- ◦What did you want most for your children?
- ◦What values were most important to pass on?
- ◦What's something your children don't know about you?
- ◦What do you hope they remember about their childhood?
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Work and ambitions
- ◦What jobs have you had over your life?
- ◦What work are you most proud of?
- ◦Was there a career you wished you'd pursued?
- ◦What sacrifices did you make for your family?
- ◦What gave you the most satisfaction in your working life?
- ◦What would you do differently career-wise?
- ◦What did work mean to you beyond money?
- ◦What did you find hardest about working life?
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Legacy and wisdom
- ◦What are you most grateful for in your life?
- ◦What's the wisest thing you've ever been told?
- ◦What do you know now that you wish you'd known at 20?
- ◦What are you most proud of?
- ◦What's the hardest thing you've ever been through?
- ◦What do you want to be remembered for?
- ◦What message would you leave for your grandchildren?
- ◦What has life taught you about happiness?
Don't just ask — capture
Turn her answers into a keepsake book
Tell Me Your Story guides your mum through 100 questions — she can type or speak her answers — and turns them into a beautifully printed book with her voice recorded inside.
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Tips for getting the best answers
Record the conversation
Ask your mum to speak her answers rather than write them. Her voice, her pauses, her laughter — that's what you'll want to hear again one day.
Pick the right moment
Over a cup of tea, on a Sunday afternoon, during a car journey. Relaxed, unhurried, with no distractions.
Listen more than you talk
Resist the urge to fill silences. The best answers often come after a pause. Let her think.
Follow the thread
When something interesting comes up, follow it. "Tell me more about that" is the most powerful follow-up question.
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