Absent-mindedness

Okay kiddo, have you ever gone to your room to get something and then forgot what you were looking for? That’s a tiny example of what we call “absent-mindedness.”

When we say absent-mindedness, we mean forgetting things or getting easily distracted. Think of it like your brain going on vacation for a little bit.

Just like how you can forget to bring your lunchbox to school or wear different shoes to each foot, grown-ups can also forget things like where they placed their keys or what they were supposed to buy at the grocery store.

It can happen to anyone and it’s not something to worry too much about, unless it gets in the way of important things like schoolwork or bringing your lunch to school.

One way to prevent absent-mindedness is to make reminder lists and stick them somewhere you can see them, like your fridge or your desk. That way, you can make sure you remember what you need to do or where you put things.

So, just remember: being absent-minded is when you forget things or get easily distracted, but it’s nothing to worry about as long as you find ways to remind yourself!