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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!

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

1 Mar at 3:47 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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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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What’s in the Prize Cabinet? Motivation and Fun at LearningRx Shoreview

August 8, 2025

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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What Slow Processing Speed Actually Looks Like at Home and School

1 Jul at 3:58 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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LearningRx Offers Something Special to the Shoreview Community

11 Mar at 4:50 am

Located on Highway 96, LearningRx Shoreview is a brain training center that supports children and adults with a variety of learning challenges. While the learning center has been in Shoreview…

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

1 Jun at 3:08 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 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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How Is AI Changing Learning — and What Skills Do Kids Need Most?

1 Jan at 3:16 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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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:45 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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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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New Study: LearningRx Brain Training for Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

1 May at 3:02 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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The Mental Edge: Where Sports and Cognitive Skills Meet

18 Mar at 5:02 am

When people think about sports performance, they usually picture speed, strength, and endurance. However, behind every great play, every split-second decision, and every clutch moment is something even more powerful:…

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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 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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Helping Students Unlock Their Potential at LearningRx

September 11, 2025

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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Cognitive Skills Versus Academic Skills: Understanding the Difference

12 Jan at 10:50 am

When people think of learning and education they often think of things such as reading, writing, and math. While these skills are essential, they aren’t the only part of the…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 3:01 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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Back to School

October 15, 2025

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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Brain Training to Build Reading Skills

April 2, 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…