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Re:Travel is no cure for the mind (2018) by mellavora on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @04:52AM (#30270858)
Really? When my kids were young (< 10, so a 12 year span), they were recognizably different cognitive functioning every month or so. Every month was a whole new game.

But yes, I do remember some of the early games, building block towers, as if they were yesterday.

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Re:Travel is no cure for the mind (2018) by CalRobert on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @06:48AM (#30271581)
Oh the kids themselves are different! But every day follows pretty much the exact same format, and if we try to mix it up they punish us harshly. (I kid but you get the idea).
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Re:Travel is no cure for the mind (2018) by throwaway123x2 on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @12:57PM (#30275768)
Yeah agreed, in the moment it feels so much more meaningful and enjoyable but in retrospect.... where did the time go?

I suspect it's because we don't have enough time for introspection as the kids grow so there's nothing to anchor/solidify those memories.

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Re:Travel is no cure for the mind (2018) by CalRobert on Wednesday February 09, 2022 @03:06PM (#30277715)
Apparently sleep is when we form our memories and they make sure I don't get much of that.
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