Parents Create Memories for Siblings of Special Needs Kids

In a recent workshop on juggling the needs of your family, I put up a slide that said,  "Create Memories of Good Times". Every part of that message is important. Create Good Times: Sometimes the good times just happen, but more often someone has to do some planning, organizing or juggling to create the opportunity for something good to happen. Create Memories: Thousands of events happen to us every day but we only remember a few. For a memory to be created, we first have to notice what is happening. When you see people in your family having a good time, call it to their attention, help them to take notice so that the event is recorded in their long term memory. (Remember) Memories: For memories to have existence, they have to be recalled or remembered. Each time a memory is recalled, it becomes stronger and easier to remember next time. Make it a habit to remind your family of the good times .