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Cognitive Training for Kids with Autism: What We Do and How We Help

September 24, 2024

For kids with autism, celebrating neurodiversity is important. Increasingly, studies show that a positive approach can change learners’ educational outcomes, improve overall mental health, and much more. Just as essential…

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Why LearningRx is Trusted by Parents for Homework Help, Math Help and Reading Help

September 12, 2024

Whether you’re looking for homework help, reading help, or math help, you can always turn to LearningRx for one-on-one support! Our brain training programs have been trusted by parents across…

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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 Brain Training Help with ADHD?

March 21, 2024

ADHD comes with a lot of highs and lows. Many people with this cognitive difference find it to be a source of energy, creativity, and spontaneity. But it can also…

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How Can I Help My Child with Homework?

January 16, 2025

As a parent, it’s hard to stand by when your child is struggling. If they’re regularly stressed by homework, or if homework is piling up without an end in sight,…

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Help Your Teen Succeed By Improving Study Skills

November 7, 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…

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When Homework Becomes a Battle: What Your Child’s Brain May Have to Do With It

1 Sep at 3:36 am

TL;DR: Why Homework Becomes a Battle Homework struggles aren’t always about motivation, laziness, or a lack of effort. Completing schoolwork requires a combination of cognitive skills—including attention, working memory, processing…

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Empowering Every Learner: Special Needs Tutoring or One-on-One Brain Training?

June 28, 2025

For learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other learning differences, having the right support can be a game-changer. But sometimes, finding the right support can take time and effort. If…

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Brain Training for Right Brain and Left Brain Learning

May 9, 2024

Do you ever wish you could express yourself more creatively? Or solve problems with a practical, logical approach? Strengthening core cognitive abilities is the basis of brain training. At LearningRx,…

Can Brain Training Help with Test Anxiety?

January 9, 2025

At LearningRx, 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 and test-taking,…

Understanding Cognitive Skills and How To Improve Them

May 16, 2024

Our brains are capable of extraordinary things—from seemingly simple tasks like seeing and recognizing familiar shapes to complex tasks like learning a language or picking up a new skill. All…

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

1 Mar at 3:25 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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Math Help for Kids Struggling with General Math, Geometry, or Algebra

March 14, 2024

Aptitude for math can often seem like an innate skill—some kids have it and some simply don’t. In reality, building math skills and abilities requires active work over the years.…

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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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What Is A Cognitive Skills Training Program?

September 5, 2024

We don’t always realize what our brains are capable of. That’s part of what makes brain training so exciting. At LearningRx, we’re dedicated to helping every student tap into their…

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Reading Programs that Target Comprehension

March 7, 2024

Reading is more than one skill—it’s a complex, multi-part set of skills that work together to produce meaning. When you’re searching for reading help, it may be useful to know…

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Find Help with ADHD at LearningRx

June 27, 2024

When your learner is diagnosed with ADHD, it may help to explain many of the challenges they’ve faced over the years—at school, at home, and elsewhere. The common features of…

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

24 Apr at 2:36 pm

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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5 Back-to-School Struggles That Are Really About Brain Skills (Not Effort)

1 Aug at 3:54 am

Quick answer: Many common school frustrations (like rereading the same page, homework that drags on for hours, needing instructions repeated, losing focus mid-task, or “forgetting” material learned last year) aren’t…

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

1 Feb at 3:17 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…

Summer Reading Challenge: Read to Win Prizes!

May 22, 2024

We’re excited to announce our annual #readandchill Summer Reading Bingo for all ages! We want to get kids off the screens and into books this summer. Here are just a few…

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Brain Training Demystified: How We Take a Strategic Approach to Our Programs

June 19, 2025

Improving cognitive skills is possible at any age! Whether you’re seeking academic support for your child or teen, or you wish to brush up on your own skills, you may…

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

June 25, 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…

How Reading Help Can Improve Concentration

January 17, 2024

Strong reading skills can yield a lifetime of benefits. Reading is crucial for learning, understanding, and remembering—and it’s shown to be a stress reliever, too! For those who struggle with…

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Types of Learning and How Brain Training Adapts to How Your Child Learns

May 30, 2024

“I’m a visual learner.” How many times have you heard someone say that? You may have even heard that from your child. For decades, students of all ages have been…

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How to Help Your Child with Dyslexia

February 8, 2024

When your child learns they have dyslexia, it can be daunting for both you and them. But many people with this condition thrive and succeed, including writers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and…

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

20 May at 4:53 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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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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Supporting Kids with Dyslexia: Read with Confidence

April 18, 2024

When kids get diagnosed with dyslexia, it’s easy for them to feel demoralized about their abilities. But the right dyslexia support, as well as other forms of assistance, can help…

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What Research Says About Combining Structured Literacy with Cognitive Training

December 12, 2024

Reading Struggles Are Rarely Just One Problem When a child struggles to read, the problem you can see (sounding out words, skipping lines, guessing instead of decoding) is usually only…