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What Slow Processing Speed Actually Looks Like at Home and School

1 Jul at 3:45 am

Your child is bright. You know it, and you see their potential. But somewhere between understanding something and doing something with it, things fall apart. Homework takes three times as…

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My Child Is Still Behind in Reading. What Should I Do?

1 Jun at 3:24 am

The school year is wrapping up, and you already know something isn’t quite right. Maybe your child came home with a reading level that was behind their grade. Maybe they…

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New Study: LearningRx Brain Training for Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

1 May at 3:49 am

A new peer-reviewed study published in the international journal Brain Sciences highlights encouraging outcomes for adults struggling with post-COVID cognitive symptoms (often called “brain fog”) following LearningRx cognitive training. Here’s…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 2:52 pm

When most people think of ADHD, they picture a kid who can’t sit still or a student who’s always staring out the window. But ADHD is far more complex than…

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The Brain Behind the Struggle: Understanding Why Learning Feels Hard for Your Child

1 Mar at 3:35 am

Brain Awareness Week 2026 | Understanding Cognitive Skills & Learning Challenges Does your child struggle with schoolwork despite trying their best? Do you find yourself repeating instructions multiple times, only…

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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:33 am

It’s very likely that at some point you have said (or wondered), “Why can my child play video games for hours but can’t focus on homework for five minutes?” And…

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How Is AI Changing Learning — and What Skills Do Kids Need Most?

1 Jan at 3:50 am

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a future idea — it’s transforming how kids learn right now. From elementary classroom experiments to teenagers using AI to do schoolwork at home,…

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How Can I Support My Child’s Confidence When School Feels Hard?

December 1, 2025

When school feels overwhelming, many kids start to doubt their abilities long before they lose actual ground in their academics. Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight—it erodes with every “I can’t,” every…

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Why Productive Struggle Builds More Resilient Learners

November 1, 2025

When your child gets frustrated with a tough math problem or a new reading skill, it can be tempting to jump in and help. But here’s something powerful to remember:…

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Can You Train Your Brain Like Chris Hemsworth on “Limitless”?

October 1, 2025

When Chris Hemsworth took on the challenge of boosting his brain power in Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth (National Geographic/Disney+), he put the spotlight on something scientists, psychologists,…

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Why Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

September 1, 2025

When kids struggle to read, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just keep practicing. It’ll click eventually.” But what happens when it doesn’t click—no matter how many hours of practice, tutoring,…

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Why Is My Child Struggling So Much to Adjust to School This Year?

August 1, 2025

The first few weeks of school can be tough for many kids, but if your child is melting down, zoning out, or constantly saying, “I hate school,” you’re probably wondering:…

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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

July 30, 2025

If your child resists reading—or avoids it altogether—you’re not alone. For many families, reading becomes a daily battle filled with frustration, tears, and growing concern. While some kids naturally gravitate…

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Brain Training to Help Reading Skills

May 21, 2025

Many interventions aim to help build reading skills. Students and families can try tutoring, afterschool programs, or learning strategies to live with reading struggles. What if a reading struggle was…

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Can Brain Training Help with Test Anxiety?

January 10, 2025

At LearningRx Cedar Rapids, we know that many situations can be a source of stress or anxiety, but they don’t always have to be. When it comes to learning challenges…

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How to Find Reading Help When Tutoring Isn’t Working.

December 17, 2024

From kids to teens to college-aged learners, students of all ages may need more reading help than in the past. But if tutoring hasn’t yielded good results, you may feel…

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Improve Study Skills and Help Your Teen Succeed.

November 21, 2024

Study skills aren’t always taught in school—but they’re a critical part of your learner’s education. While it’s easy to think that these abilities are innate, the reality is that they…

Build Resilience to Help Your Kids Be Mentally Strong

October 2, 2024

Building resilience to help your kids be mentally strong is equally important as filling their academic toolbox. Resilience, or the ability to bounce back from adversity, helps kids navigate the…

Vision Therapy vs. Training Visual Processing

August 21, 2024

When it comes to enhancing visual capabilities, terms like “vision therapy” and “training visual processing” are often used interchangeably. However, these two approaches, while related, have distinct differences in their…

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Summer Journal-Build Memories and Brain Skills

June 27, 2024

It’s hard to believe that the school year is coming upon us again before we know it. If you’re starting to think of things you can do to re-engage your…