S19E1 - The Making of Memories

Send us Fan MailCreating a special memory with people you care about requires planning a shared experience, being fully present, and capturing the moment. To create a lasting, vivid memory in real life, you must actively pay attention and engage multiple senses during the experiencePlan a Shared ActivityChoose an activity that everyone enjoys or tries something completely new together.Go on a day trip to a nearby park, museum, or beach.Cook a complicated meal or bake a new recipe together at home.Host a game night with unique board games or trivia.Be PresentPut your phone and other screens away to focus completely on the people around you.Listen actively when others talk and share your own stories.Laugh, talk about old times, or have a deep conversation.Experiences tied to strong feelings or excitement trigger the brain's amygdala, signaling it to store the event as important.Notice the sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures around you. Rich sensory input creates deeper neural connections in the brain.Capture the MomentTake candid photos or short videos instead of only staged group pictures.Write down funny quotes or highlights in a shared notebook or digital album.Keep a small physical token like a ticket stub, a receipt, or a pressed leaf.This week we would like to highlight Family Life if you would like to learn more or donate click the link below https://www.familylife.com/articles/topics/parenting/essentials/making-memories-essentials/memories-that-bind-a-family/Please leave a comment and review our episode and give some feedback on what we can improve on!Thank You All For Listening and DownloadingSupport the showThe 988 Lifeline988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) https://988lifeline.org/Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4lnQce2gqnZIjxzlvl5oSv?si=gdOehC20R-SPoUU4lafyRQ&utm_source=copy-linkFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086740326701&mibextid=ZbWKwYoutube - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqEcbkA7c93lGKDaBBymG64tIWczQCLNJInsta - https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=k6aivqg2vlea&utm_content=pegvqopTwitter - https://twitter.com/1TheGoldenSpoon?t=iEZUUNh2TjeQzjuS6af-Hg&s=09Dicord - https://discord.gg/Te8Q6XYc