Posted on 11/03/2022
As caregivers, the significance of forming enduring memories with our children and grandchildren often becomes evident. The main question is, how can we transform a fleeting beautiful instance into a lifelong cherished recollection? Even though we lack a comprehensive understanding of the underlying science that permanently imprints certain moments into our brain's gray matter, we understand that active involvement in the moment and engaging multiple senses can "bottle up" these brief moments in our memory for years, or even decades to come. Similar to effective knowledge acquisition, memory enhancement occurs via repetition. So, how can we apply this science of memory to building a repository of enduring recollections for our little ones? Let's briefly look at three easy-to-understand steps.
Engaging Multiple Senses for Multiple Pathways
Although each youngster has a specific set of primary and secondary learning propensities, the more avenues we utilize to deliver information into the brain, the more effectively they "adhere." When there are strong emotions involved, the retention chances increase. Reflect on your favorite memories from childhood: in articulating them, you might recollect specific sounds, sights, smells, or even textures and tastes. Perhaps the aroma of a strawberry pie transports you back in time - this is because the olfactory sense, or the sense of smell, trumps all other senses in evoking emotions and memories.
Full Focused Presence
A significant drawback of our dependency on screens is its impact on memory formation. Given our present-day distractions, being fully attentive becomes challenging. Irrespective of the convenience posed by social platforms and mobile games, we all seek meaningful face-to-face interaction and focused attention. By designating screen-free and diversion-free time for our kids, we can forge valuable memories. Remember, the real difference lies not in the value of experiences or the grandeur of venues, but in how we truly absorb and connect with our kids during these moments.
Natural Connections
Integrating multisensory learning and presence, we can comprehend why outdoors experiences are calming and memory-enhancing. An advantage of kids' freestyle outdoor play is its inherent tendency towards fostering bonding and memory formation. The rustling autumn leaves, salty beach air, or gritty sand under bare feet offer extraordinary experiences that require minimal planning or financial outlay but yield a wealth of memories.
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