"Still, commenters acknowledged that every child is different. Some vividly recalled gifts from years past. "My kid is 6 and he definitely remembers gifts he got when he was 4 and 5," one parent observed. Added another, "They might not remember the gifts, but they remember how the gifts made them feel, excited, grateful, happy. THAT feeling is what they remember.""
""I don't want parents to stress over gifts like I sometimes have," Dahms tells TODAY. "It's OK if the presents aren't perfect, or even if if they can't remember them later. What matters is the time you spend together.""
Every December children craft holiday wish lists, circling toys, gadgets, and must-have gifts. When the wrapping paper is gone, many children cannot recall specific presents. A viral Instagram video shows a mother asking her 13-year-old to name three things received last Christmas; the child cannot remember but immediately recalls a family vacation to Lake Tahoe. Thousands of viewers responded by sharing stories of prioritizing experiences such as outings, family trips, volunteer projects, and travel. Parents noted that some children vividly remember gifts while others retain the feelings gifts produced. The family plans to shift toward shared experiences this season.
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