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Want the latest news in brain science? Tips on how to build stronger learning and thinking skills? Updates about what’s happening at LearningRx? Browse brain training articles and news from LearningRx below!

Helping Students Unlock Their Potential at LearningRx

11 Sep at 5:06 am

My name is Micky, and I’m a Certified Cognitive Skills Trainer at LearningRx. When I say this role has been life-changing, I don’t just mean for me, I mean for…

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What’s in the Prize Cabinet? Motivation and Fun at LearningRx Shoreview

8 Aug at 9:18 am

At LearningRx in Shoreview, Minnesota, one of the highlights of our center—especially from a student’s perspective—is our prize cabinet! Packed with all sorts of fun and engaging goodies, our cabinet…

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

30 Jul at 5:13 am

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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Why Productive Struggle Builds More Resilient Learners

1 Nov at 4:24 am

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”?

1 Oct at 5:56 am

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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Back to School

15 Oct at 4:26 am

Written by Robin Surbeck Back to School is one of the most exciting times of the year for students. With all the catchy jingles and commercials, clothing and supply sales,…

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

1 Sep at 5:49 am

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?

1 Aug at 5:53 am

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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Brain Training to Build Reading Skills

2 Apr at 7:28 pm

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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