A new year is the perfect chance to hit reset—not just individually, but as a family. These simple, brain-friendly new year’s resolutions can strengthen thinking skills, improve focus, and build healthy habits that support learning all year long.
1. Create a Daily Screen-Free Window
Aim for one hour a day (or one evening a week) where everyone unplugs.
Why it helps: Less digital overload = better attention, better sleep, and better connection.
2. Learn Something New Each Month
Pick a new skill, hobby, or experience to try together.
Why it helps: Novelty builds cognitive flexibility and keeps the brain growing.
3. Move Together More Often
Family walks, dance breaks, or weekend hikes all count.
Why it helps: Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, improving memory and mood.
4. Start a Family Reading Habit
Try reading aloud, silent “family reading time,” or rotating book picks.
Why it helps: Reading strengthens comprehension, vocabulary, and working memory. Discussing what you’re reading together can build verbal expression, empathy, and conversation skills.
5. Share a Daily Gratitude or “One Win” Moment
Take turns sharing something good from the day.
Why it helps: Reflection trains the brain to focus, regulate emotions, and build resilience.
6. Play More Brain-Challenging Games
Add puzzles, logic games, riddles, or memory challenges to your routine.
Why it helps: They activate attention, reasoning, and processing speed.
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7. Practice a Growth Mindset Together
Replace “I can’t” with “I can’t yet” and celebrate effort.
Why it helps: Kids—and parents—become more confident and persistent learners when they see failure as a step towards progress.
Make This the Year Your Family’s Brains Get Stronger
If your child struggles with focus, memory, or learning, a new year is the ideal time to explore how LearningRx brain training can help. Our one-on-one programs strengthen the core cognitive skills that make learning easier and more enjoyable.
We’ve always said that our son “just didn’t learn the same of most kids”. We knew he was so smart, but just didn’t fit the mold that public schools set forth. We started LearningRx in Harrisonburg just to try and catch him up in school and find the learning style that worked for him. We discovered so much more! We learned WHY he learns the way he does, we received support in our child study program meetings at school, and they even suggested we look in to a possible vision deficiency which led us to discover a diagnosed, often overlooked, eye condition. Milly and Sandy are truly amazing. We miss them! This program is worth the money and time. Its a commitment but your child/adult will benefit greatly and that is priceless.
~Ren O., Harrisonburg, VA
*Results based on past client; you or your child may or may not achieve the same results.