CAREABOUTKIDS

PARENTS:Each time a child learns something, the information is stored in her memory. There are different kinds of memory. Sensory information may stay only long enough to be realized. (A child hurts himself and usually forgets it quickly). Short-term memory information stays about 30 seconds. Long-term memory keeps some information for many years or a lifetime. The mind sorts what has been learned and finds ways to use it. The older a child becomes, the longer she can store facts, lists, instructions, words, plans, images along with other information and ideas in her memory.MY WORD:Understanding the different types of memory will help you to realize why your child may forget something that you may feel important but is not to your child.