The video of the sudden plunge into cold water showed viewers the importance of making memories and knowing when you’re making them.
The video, posted by Emily Coxhead (@emilyrosecoxhead), shows her running into the ocean as her husband films from behind the camera. “When her husband suggested we go in the water after a 10 hour car ride with her 8 month old baby,” she captioned the video. Later, her husband followed suit and took the plunge himself. The video has already received around 44,000 likes on TikTok.
“Think about the fact that one day your little boy might do the exact same thing when he grows up,” she said in the caption. “And laugh as much as we do.”
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The video has been praised for its simplicity, tenderness, and poignant look at making memories in the early days of parenting. During her video, viewers can hear Emily’s husband look at her and whisper, “What a beautiful woman she is.”
“So…incredibly cute,” said @_sanbex_. “A gentle whisper, an exclamation, a feeling of cold.” [of] Ocean. “
“What a simple and wholesome video,” @mrsfuzzybee wrote.
“Whispers of Encouragement!!! You can see how much your husband loves you!! What a great video!!!” @AliceRebecca. Said.
Originally it was a valor for Emily, but her husband wasn’t even scheduled to participate. However, he extended the video to show each partner’s reaction to the other’s dip.
“You inspired me, didn’t you?” he said to Emily after entering the sea.
@emilyrosecoxhead When your husband suggests you go to the beach after a 10-hour car ride with an 8-month-old, maybe someday your little boy will grow up and laugh like us. When you consider the fact that Yay 😂
♬ This Wonderful World – Hana
Making memories and talking are important for children
It’s no surprise that forming good memories is important for a child’s healthy development. But research also shows that discussing and recalling these memories from your youth can be particularly effective for long-term well-being.
A 2022 study by the University of Otago in New Zealand found that young children whose mothers received special guidance when discussing memories with their children grew up to be teenagers who experienced greater well-being.
The original intervention, followed up in the recent study, involved 115 mothers of young children who were either assigned to a control group or trained in “elaborative recollection” for a year. Teens whose mothers received this reminiscence coaching then told “more coherent stories” about life milestones.
This study was the first to examine the long-term benefits of “mother-infant reminiscence” on young people’s development. This type of reminiscence involves having open conversations with young children about everyday events that have passed.
Project leader Professor Elaine Rees said: “Parents’ elaborate reminiscences help children remember their experiences more fully, specifically and accurately, which they can use when forming their identities during adolescence. I believe it will provide a richer accumulation of memories.” “Through detailed reminiscences, children also learn how to openly discuss past emotions when the excitement of the moment is no longer present.”
“Our research will help pave the way for future work with parents of young children, promoting healthy interactions from the beginning and potentially having lasting benefits.”
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