Check Birthdays
Use dates to narrow down which kinds of relationships are even possible.
The generation where your family tree and your match's family tree meet. Once you know where to look, the mystery match stops being a mystery.
In this free class, you will learn the steps to finding your Generation of Connection with your mystery match.
You'll walk away with: A clear method for targeting a specific section of your match's family tree. Confidence in using shared cM amounts as your guide. Knowledge of when tools like MyHeritage Smart Matches actually help.

Use dates to narrow down which kinds of relationships are even possible.
Turn your shared DNA (measured in centimorgans) into a short list of likely relationships.
Test the possible relationships systematically, instead of guessing.
I will teach you a process you can use with any match, at any DNA testing company, to make significant progress on figuring out how you are related.
- Diahan Southard, Founder and CEO
As the founder of Your DNA Guide, Diahan Southard has helped thousands of people worldwide turn DNA confusion into family discoveries. Her hands-on teaching approach makes complex concepts understandable and fun. She knows that discovering your own family stories makes you stronger, more rooted, more connected and more confident. You can DO the DNA–and she can help, just as she’s helped so many others.
