Child 6. Awe
Dec 17, 2025
Elaine Rees, a psychology professor who studies childhood memory and reminiscing. Dr. Graham Music, a child psychotherapist focused on early development, play and imagination. They explore how storytelling, nature and simple wonders spark awe in young children. Short scenes like whales, trees or bubbles, plus imaginative routines and letting kids be bored, fuel curiosity and creative growth.
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Vivid Toddler Memories Persist
- Elaine Rees recounts earliest memories like a hot water heater exploding and a lost red shoe in snow.
- These vivid toddler snapshots show young children can form long-term memories.
Reminiscing Solidifies Memory
- Toddlers have good long-term memory but later recall depends on shared storytelling.
- Reminiscing together strengthens memory and builds a life narrative over time.
Use Elaborative Reminiscing With Toddlers
- Teach parents to use elaborative reminiscing: ask open questions and follow the child's cues.
- This scaffolds early speech, strengthens memories, and fosters emotional health into adulthood.