Childhood memories are the strongest safety net

And it is a valuable lifeline for a person's entire adult life

As we grow older, we become more and more aware of how important the childhood we experienced plays in our adult life. The happier we were as children, the more memories we have that prove it within us, the stronger foundations we feel we have and the more secure we feel despite the anxieties and current problems that may be bothering us.

According to a recent study by the American Psychological Association, people who have fond memories of their childhood and relationships with their parents are healthier and happier as adults. While similar Research has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood can have the opposite effect and lead to an increased risk of addiction, mental health problems, trauma as an adult and life-threatening health conditions.

So what can we do as parents to make sure our children have good childhood memories? Giving the child good memories is not only important, it is necessary. From the beginning of his life, a baby learns how often his needs are met and begins to assess whether his world is okay or safe. If his family is stable, the child will have stability. If a traumatic experience happens to him, it will be a crack in his world. What will help the child overcome something traumatic and gain resilience is social and emotional support - and this part is about memories.

Happy memories are the most important automatic and internal healing mechanism around the traumatic things we all experience. We do not need to do much to create this kind of emotional security. Children learn through play, with smiles and a focus on the present. They know when we are present and when we are not - and that means we do not have to be perfect, but be there and especially available when they need us.

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