Many families struggle to keep up with busy schedules but still value time spent talking.
According to Robyn Fivush, this time can be an important part of a family's emotional well being. Who we are is very much influenced by how we remember our past experiences. So, within that context, it becomes interesting to look at how families share their past experiences together. Parents begin talking to their children about the past before kids are even able to contribute much on their own. Parents will recount stories with children as young as 18 months of age.