This article contains affiliate links, which means we may earn a small amount of money if a reader clicks through and makes a purchase. Ah, our childhood memories.

“My dad had limitations.

Every season of every year is worth remembering. I lived with my dad, my mom, and my younger brother in an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. WASHINGTON — People who have fond memories of childhood, specifically their relationships with their parents, tend to have better health, less depression and fewer chronic illnesses as older adults, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Memories of Early Childhood The first six years of my life were the best. The pool had a light in it, so every once in a while we'd have …

My favorite memories are of night swims, though. Everything is different when you're a child: the trees are higher, the colours are brighter, and every new day is more interesting that the last. Creating happy memories for our kids is one of the best things about being a parent.

Growing up I was lucky enough to live in a house with a swimming pool, and a lot of my best childhood memories have to do with the pool. So many happy moments stick out, from paddling in the sea, to lazing on the grass making daisy chains.

That's what my good-hearted mom always told us. He had limitations, but …

Now, a new survey reveals the top childhood memories that stay with us forever. Even more importantly, some things happen that stay in our memory for a long time - in fact, sometimes they end up being with us forever.

Who was your best childhood friend? Write about some of the fun things you used to do together.