Phase Out Forgetfulness
As children grow older, it is good to give them age-appropriate responsibilities. Here are some great articles explaining responsibility and how to talk about it with your child.
https://talkingtreebooks.com/definition/what-is-responsibility.html
Understanding how the brain works to retain and retrieve information has helped researchers better comprehend memory. Here are some articles explaining the different types of memory.
Here are some tools you can use to help teach your child not to forget and to help boost memory.
Empowering your child to remember
https://www.positiveparentingsolutions.com/parenting/forget-it-how-to-be-done-with-everyday-forgetfulness
Using positive language
https://www.ronitbaras.com/family-matters/parenting-family/how-to-cure-a-forgetful-kid/
Ways to boost working memory
https://www.understood.org/en/school-learning/learning-at-home/homework-study-skills/8-working-memory-boosters
Power of setting visual clues
http://theconversation.com/parents-stop-nagging-kids-not-to-forget-set-visual-cues-instead-90306
Memory and ADHD
Sometimes, children have a hard time remembering things because their brain functions differently. A child may have problems with attention or using working memory. Here are some resources that help parents access their child and find techniques that are best for them.
Get the facts on ADHD from the Attention Deficit Disorder Association
https://add.org
How to help kids with working memory issues:
https://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-with-working-memory-issues/
Working memory exercises for children with ADHD
https://www.additudemag.com/working-memory-exercises-for-children-with-adhd/
Remembering manners
Manners help develop good social skills and communicate important values. Here are some articles on helping your child learn good manners.
https://www.parents.com/kids/development/social/25-manners-kids-should-know/
https://www.scarymommy.com/10-reasons-all-children-need-good-manners/