How can I help my forgetful child?

Allow your children to come up with remembering strategies on their own. For example, if one of your children finds it hard to remember an instrument on lesson days, she might want to put a neon sticker on the family calendar or on the front door.

Why does my 8 year old forgets everything?

Too much stress or not enough sleep can make kids forgetful. Trouble staying focused is another common reason. There are ways to help your child get better at remembering things.

What do you do when your teenager hates school?

Use active listening techniques when talking to your teen about the issue. When you talk to your teen about why he hates school (and when you talk to him about other topics too), use active listening techniques such as the following: Give your teen your full attention. Don’t multitask.

How do I motivate my teenage son to do well in school?

How to Help Your Child Get Motivated in SchoolGet involved. As a parent, your presence in the academic life of your child is crucial to her commitment to work. Use reinforcement. Reward effort rather than outcome. Help them see the big picture. Let them make mistakes. Get outside help. Make the teacher your ally. Get support for yourself.

How do you deal with a teen that hates you?

Do correct any behavior that is intolerable (you might tell them “You are free to be frustrated but you may not speak rudely”), and enforce the rules you have set. But don’t engage if you yourself are fuming. Tell your kid you need a minute. Go take a walk.