The human brain evolved for our survival, and because of this, we are prone to remember distinctive things that will help us avoid threats to our safety. That means not only do you have to remember that you’re supposed to do, but we have to remember it at the right time, which hasn’t come yet. Memory tools are things like a shopping list to remind you what items you need to get at the store. Most of us use tools like calendar alerts and reminders on our phones to help us remember appointments, calls, and other things we need to do throughout the day. As parents, we can help our kids take responsibility for the things they need to remember by making their own reminder notes and checklists.

Source: Huffington Post November 17, 2023 20:56 UTC