Every year, families buy kids new back-to-school clothes and other things. How can we help kids make sure they bring them all back from school? “Sometimes adults need to help teens learn to figure things out on their own,” said Dr. Mark Bertin, a developmental behavioral paediatrician in Pleasantville, N.Y.
Take Ownership
Dr. Bertin suggested that parents should give teenagers a chance to plan routine activities. “If you don’t want to fight about it but you want to help your kids develop the habit, you can still use reward programs,” Dr. Bertin said.
Pay Attention
“Mistakes are more likely to happen when our mind is busy thinking of something else,” said Simona Ghetti, a professor at the University of California, Davis, Center for Mind and Brain. “If you put your jacket down while you are talking with your friends, it might be hard to remember where you put it.”
Create Routines and Habits
Dr. Korb said that if teenagers make it a habit to ask themselves some questions when they leave a classroom, they won’t lose things. Is my notebook in my backpack? Do I have my water bottle? Is my pencil put away?
Get Organized
When people are organized, they are less likely to lose items. The beginning of the school year is a perfect time for teens to create organizational systems.
Use Color
If your teenager commonly misplaces water bottles, try using a water bottle in a favorite bright color. Research supports us using color to help with attention, and if the bottle does get lost its color may make it easier to find in the lost and found.
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