The field of infantile childhood memory development was originally thought to hold no weight because researchers considered babies of eight months or younger as incapable of possessing a memory of past events. However, a child’s memory is widely considered never to be stronger than it is in his or her first years of life.
Childhood memory development affects how quickly a child learns a specific skill and remembers past instances that guide his or her future activities. The context of a situation has been found to be important in memory development as a child can remember the specific setting and atmosphere of the environment in which he or she created a memory and assign those factors unique meanings. In order to facilitate positive memory development, parents can ensure that the child receives balanced nutrition and grows up in an intellectually stimulating environment with lots of books and a chance to play. This encourages positive brain growth, which allows the child to create memories.
Parents should not participate in any program without first consulting with their pediatrician and/or child psychologist.
About the author:
In his career as a child and adult clinical psychologist who works out of a private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia, Dr. Michael Elterman has conducted assessments in several different areas of family law for civil and criminal cases. Dr. Michael Elterman, who opened his psychology facility in 1982, possesses close to three decades of experience in submitting evidence in cases that include instances of child abuse, criminal sexual assault, and memory development.
Dr. Michael Elterman 