https://www.upworthy.com/psychologist-shares-the-5-core-memori es-your-child-will-cherish-from-their-childhood-rp

August 20, 2024 | [Read Online]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20the%20Upworthiest&body=New%20Post%3A%20%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fnewsletter.upworthy.com%2Fp%2Fnew-post-dfb4) [Psychologist shares the 5 'core' memories your child will cherish from their childhood]( A lot of parents will be surprised by her answers. There’s [a popular trend]( where parents often share they are creating “core memories” for their children on social media posts, whether it’s planning an elaborate vacation or creating an extra-special holiday moment. While it’s important for parents to want their kids to have happy childhoods, sometimes it [feels presumptuous]( when they believe they can manufacture a core memory. Especially when a child’s inner world is [so much different](than an adult's. Carol Kim, a mother of 3 and licensed Marriage and [family Therapist](, known as [ParentingResilience]( on Instagram, recently shared the “5 Things Kids Will Remember from Their Childhood” on her page. The fascinating insight is that none of the entries had to do with extravagant vacations, over-the-top birthday parties, or [Christmas gifts]( that kids could only dream about. [Read the story]( [Radio personality gets emotional while reading open letter to men by his female co-host]( “To the good men out there, do something more.” All across the globe, men and women have different experiences from childhood through adulthood. We are socialized differently which causes us to walk through the world differently. Since much of the world is still patriarchal, [women's lived experiences are vastly different than men's](. These different experiences can make it feel nearly impossible to understand what it feels like to move through the world as the opposite gender. [In Australia there has been an increase in violence against women](. This prompted a popular radio show host, Carrie, from the "[Carrie and Tommy Show](" to write an open letter to men in Australia. But instead of reading it herself, she asked her co-host, Tommy to read her words. [Read the story]( upworthy5 followers upworthy Add a comment... [15 hard truths that once people accepted them, their lives got so much better]( "Not all friendships last." A significant [part of adulthood]( is realizing that many uncomfortable truths are indeed real, even if we wish they weren’t. At first, these harsh truths may dampen our spirits and make us feel that the world is a bit colder. However, understanding some of [life's hard lessons]( opens us up to greater possibilities and can help us overcome the obstacles holding us back. Harsh truths help us realize when relationships aren’t as great as they can be. They also prevent us from having too much faith in people and institutions that will ultimately disappoint us. Knowing dark truths can also help us appreciate the things that are truly beautiful, honest and good. [Read the story]( [Teachers share how different students are in 2024 than when they first started teaching]( So many teachers got brutally honest about the struggles they've been facing in the classroom. The country is experiencing a major [teacher burnout]( right now, and has been for quite a while. Obviously, COVID only exacerbated issues that were already present. But beyond dealing with grossly low wages, a neverending list of extra responsibilities and battling against phones for attention…there’s a more [existential shift in students]( that’s making teachers become both [disillusioned with their vocation,]( and concerned about this younger generation. Recently, someone considering becoming a teacher asked other more experienced educators to share "[biggest difference you see in kids from the time you started teaching to right now in 2024?](" [Read the story]( [fb]( [tw]( [ig]( [yt]( [tk]( [in]( Update your email preferences or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 GOOD | Upworthy. All rights reserved 1370 N St Andrews Pl Los Angeles, CA 90028, United States of America [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](