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Why Kids Forget (And Why That's Okay)

Melissa Webb Season 3 Episode 135

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“I forgot.”

Have you heard that one before?

This week, I want to talk about why kids forget and why it’s actually okay that they do.

After reading over a hundred student essays this month with my team, I was reminded of something so important. One of our students skipped a step in the writing process… again. He felt frustrated and embarrassed and told me, “I forgot.”

And it got me thinking. "What if forgetting isn’t a problem to fix? What if it’s actually part of how learning works? We should talk about this!"

In this episode, I’m sharing a few encouraging, research-backed ideas that will help you better understand your child’s learning process:

  • Why forgetting is a sign the brain is working properly
  • Why repetition matters more than we think
  • How practicing remembering strengthens memory

If you’ve ever felt frustrated when your child forgets something they just learned, this episode will help you see it in a whole new light.

Write On!