Choose a limit for storage
A box or small folder can make decisions easier. A drawing, short letter or card from a place you visited together may be enough. You do not need to keep every moment. Dates and short descriptions can help you identify digital files later.
Separate private records
Keep medical documents, identification details and papers containing addresses separate from an album you might share. Store a physical keepsake box out of children’s reach because it may contain small items. Revisit what you want to keep as a family over time.
Your next little step
Choose one idea that suits your family and try it at your own pace. Every family has different needs.