Brief Answer:
Still too young....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Your granddaughter is going through a transitory period from childhood to adolescence.
This is sometimes associated with weird things they can do including forgetting what she wants to say.

Eliminating those things that might distract her while doing homework is a good step to help her concentrate.

Try not to be too rude with her when she says she forgot what she wanted to say
Instead, advise her not to do several things at same time (e.g. playing and talking, or watching TV and telling stories).

Make her play more outdoors, and let her sleep early at night and have some nap during the day especially after school.

Do not force her to do homework when she wants to play.

If still no success, think about consulting with pediatric psychologist for more specific help.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

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