"Research has shown that improving a child's memory requires sustained effort from parents, and during this process, you need to keep asking your child questions or discussing details of events that happened in the past," said Dr. Katherine, a psychology professor and researcher from Chicago. For example, when you discuss with your child the recent circus performance you watched together, you could ask: "Which part of the show did you like best?" or "Did you think the clown was funny when he came out for the second time?" If your child cannot answer your question, it might be because they didn't remember it. In that case, you can provide the answer for them. Next time, they will learn..."