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As a parent, one of your main priorities is making sure that you capture all the wonderful moments of your kid that you will cherish for a lifetime. You want to remember the good times and the bad times and later on share these moments with your grown-up children.
Unfortunately, equipment and footage often get lost or damaged over time and most parents don’t even know how to store their videos properly. That’s why it’s important to find an easy and convenient storage solution.
In this blog post, we will discuss the best ways to preserve your kids’ memories so that you can keep those memories alive forever!
Why Capture Your Child’s Childhood Memories?
Childhood memories are one of the most valuable things people have. They remind parents and children of spending time together: past events, holidays, birthdays, first steps, and words. Unfortunately, as we get older, our memory begins to fade. That’s why it is so essential to keep all such moments while they are still fresh in our memory.
These memories serve as both a physical and an emotional reminder. According to studies, people who have fond childhood memories often follow a healthy lifestyle, suffer less depression, and have fewer chronic diseases later in life.
Childhood memories can also be used as teaching tools down the road. For example, if you captured your child singing or playing an instrument in a video when they were younger, you could use that to show them how far they’ve come in their musical abilities years later. Or if your child was ever shy or scared of something, watching themselves overcome that fear could give them the courage to better face their fears as adults.
What Are the Best Ways to Capture Childhood Memories?
As our babies grow, they often become busier and we find ourselves with less and less time to spend with them. Here are some of the best ways you can use to capture your kid’s childhood memories.
Video
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Record as many special moments as you can. These don’t have to be big events. Make videos of little things like baking with kids at home, bath time, playing video games, or simply talking and laughing together. They will all be precious memories in the future. If you can, get a decent video camera so you can shoot in good quality. Don’t worry if you can only afford a basic one – any footage is better than no one. Don’t forget to edit your raw video fragments into a watchable childhood montage.
Photography
Take countless photos! Carry a camera with you everywhere you go and take snaps of your little one as often as you can. As well as taking traditional posed photos, try to take some more naturalistic ones too. By taking pictures of your child playing in the park or reading a book, you’ll be able to create a photo album that captures their childhood perfectly.
Writing
As well as taking photos and videos, why not document your child’s childhood by writing about it? Write down some funny or interesting quotes and words, their everyday behaviour, etc. Although it’s not as visually appealing, it’s a great way to record all the little things that happen day-to-day. You could start a blog, write in a journal or even just jot down some key points now and then.
Although all of these ways are good, videos are considered the most valuable. That’s because they show an accurate representation of events that occurred. Videos contain sound, movement, and expressions that photos or writings can’t always capture. Moreover, it’s a great opportunity to spend extra time together and make a film with your kids.
What Are the Best Ways to Store Your Videos?
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Choosing the best way to store videos of your kids will depend on a few factors, including how much media you have, how often you aim to access them, and what kind of budget you have.
Social media
One of the most popular ways is to upload your media files on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, etc. They’re easy to use and most people are already familiar with them. Creating a social media account doesn’t take long, and you can store an unlimited amount of content on most platforms. You can also set the privacy settings so only people who you want to see your content can access it. However, there are still some reasons not to post about your child on social media as it can make them more vulnerable to predators and cyberbullying.
Cloud storage
Storing videos in a cloud is a convenient and affordable way. There are plenty of free cloud storage options available, such as Google Drive, OneDrive, and iCloud. You can store all types of files on the cloud, including videos, photos, and documents. You can access your files from anywhere and avoid losing them if your computer crashes. The main downside of cloud storage is that the space is too small to store big files or many of them, so you have to pay for it. Another option is to use a video converter to reduce the size of your file which helps to save a lot of space without sacrificing the quality.
External hard drive
If you want to store your files offline to avoid hacking, you can buy an external hard drive that’s big enough to store all of your content. The most innovative hard drives these days are portable and have up to 18 TB of storage space, which is a lot. You can also password-protect your files for extra security. Wherever you go, plug the hard drive into any computer to access your files. The main problems are that they aren’t that durable, and can be lost, stolen, or infected with malware when you plug one into a computer.
USB flash drive
A USB flash drive is a small, portable, and lightweight storage device that you can plug into your computer. The capacity of a USB drive can range from 2 GB to 1 TB. Although they’re not as big as external hard drives, you can still store quite a lot on one. On the other hand, they are more portable and easier to carry around with you. The downsides are mostly the same as an external hard drive.
Final Words
Preserving childhood memories is essential for any parent. After all, childhood is a time that is filled with so many special moments. One of the best ways to do that is by taking videos of your kids. Videos can capture little details like the sound of your child’s laughter or the way they run and play. There are many ways to store videos, so choose the option that works best for you and your family and enjoy your videos for years to come.