What Makes a Memory That Matters?
When I was writing my book, Becoming a Present Parent: Connecting with your children in five minutes or less, I did some unscientific research on what makes a lasting memory. I asked my adult children and their spouses what their fondest memories were from childhood. I also put the question to my daughter-in-law, siblings, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Not one respondent mentioned a fancy toy, a fancy vacation to a memorable place, name-brand clothes, a cool car the family had, the size of their
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