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1053. How to Teach Your Children to Truly Remember Who They Are By Rachel J. Trotter, in Meridian Magazine. A TRULY GREAT ARTICLE!

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How to Teach Your Children to Truly Remember Who They Are By Rachel J. Trotter  · July 17, 2018 Sign up for Meridian’s Free Newsletter, please  CLICK HERE Remember who you are. It’s a simple phrase, but one with deep meaning. I have said it multiple times as my children have walked out the door – off to school, out with friends, on a date. But in this instance let’s add one more line – “Remember who you are…and where you came from.” Remembering is powerful. But now, helping youth remember is more. It is vital. Youth are getting sucked into a cycle of instant gratification and messages of “you’re not enough” every time they log onto social media. How can we help? Telling them: Remember who you are. Reminding them of their past is a sure-fire way for them to overcome the hardships life throws at them. Why? Because their ancestors did. I realize it’s not the cure-all for happiness but it’s a meaningful step in the right direction. There are the rea...