Creating memories is key to shaping our experiences. Memories are affected by the passage of time, our perspective, emotions and so much more. A happy childhood is your foundation for life. It nurtures confidence, creativity and talent, which helps children excel in their adult life.
When you create happy memories for children, they will internalise that and grow up to be healthy young adults who are able to deal with life’s curveballs. To be rock solid, one must have a sense of self-worth, and that will come from the reassurance given to the children by parents.
As many parents can attest, children grow up too fast. One minute they are crawling around and the next you’re sending them into the world. Creating lasting memories and spending quality time with your kids can seem like a task especially when burdened with work and other social activities. But the thing is that these memories do not need to be an elaborate event. The best ones are created when they are spontaneous and unplanned.
Cherishing memories will make your kids feel loved, strong, empowered, comforted and safe. Hence, you can choose to go for an adventure/vacation to create warm fuzzy nostalgic moments with your child. Escaping from your daily schedule and duties to spend more time with your family is one of the greatest things to do. A brief escape from reality will help you reconnect with your loved ones and will definitely omit the stresses of daily routines. A family vacation or getaway can awaken a childlike wonder in adults although they are usually geared towards children. Visiting zoos, museums, aquariums, beaches and so much more can create everlasting memories because children remember trips.
By capturing moments on camera, as a surprise mini getaway with family over the weekend or a day at the beach is a great way to plant memories and visual reminders of the times spent together. Documenting experiences like framing your children in pictures around the house or placing them on the desk in the family room can be a great way to relieve them in the future. Small efforts in saving memories and moments can go a long way and it is totally worth it.
Also, you can do something new. Surprising your children with something they have never done before creates excitement and curiosity in their minds likewise taking part in extracurricular activities together like joining a club or taking a class. You and your child can both benefit and learn together from these family-friendly classes.
The most important thing is to find an activity that best suits your family. Choosing areas of study that align with your child’s passion is the best way to ensure that they are engaged in what they are learning. You can also flip the script and allow your child to teach you something new. This will help you get an insight into your child’s mind. You can also consider painting, cooking, fishing or even a dance class together.
Engaging in a bit of friendly competition is also a good way to create lasting memories with your children. A family game night is great and it often becomes a recurring tradition. This allows your children to partake and choose their favourite card or board games and spice up the game into tournament style or create teams amongst each other.
You can even raise the stakes and create prizes for the winning team. The goal is to spend time together as a family and have fun.
