Developing a child’s memory

Question:

Can I help my baby remember?

Response:

Yes, you can help your baby remember. Many parents want to know the “magic” to helping develop their child’s memory. The “magic” has everything to do with your child’s five senses. If you teach new concepts and expose your child to variety in this world through seeing, feeling, tasting, smelling and hearing, your child will remember. You must also be sure that your child’s learning environment is set up for success. The environment shouldn’t be cluttered, disorganized or overly stimulating with a lot of “stuff.”

The environment should change frequently and your child’s boundaries within that environment should grow outward. This will help your little one’s curiosity and ability to learn through doing.

What are some things you can remember vividly? Why do you remember them so well? Is it because you can still smell the smells, hear the sounds, taste the goodness, feel the special feelings or seeing the sights? Early experiences in and outside of your home are tremendously important to the development of your child’s memory and his connections to future learning