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

26 Sep at 10:35 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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Why Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

1 Sep at 4:31 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 5:31 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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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

30 Jul at 4:59 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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10 Activities to Improve Memory for Kids!

22 Jul at 4:24 am

Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Don’t wait until the last minute to study. There’s lots of good advice out there regarding helping your kid prepare for…

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Understanding Executive Function (and How to Help Your Child)

10 Jun at 12:02 pm

Most people have heard the term “executive function,” but not everyone fully understands what it means. Don’t be embarrassed if you count yourself among the latter. It’s not a term…

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7 Ways to Prepare Your Senior for College

8 May at 6:03 pm

For parents with a young adult headed to college this fall, it’s natural to worry that they’re not 100% ready for the major life transition. While it’s certainly true that…

7 Tips to Help Your Teen Prepare for the SAT

18 Mar at 9:26 am

The SAT is offered seven times yearly, starting in March. If your teen is planning to take the standardized college admissions test and you want to help them prepare, here…

Understanding Brain Training and Its Benefits

27 Feb at 12:00 pm

What is brain training, and how can it benefit you? At LearningRx, we offer training programs for learners of all ages—including kids, teens, and adults. We know that learning is…

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Understanding School Readiness

18 Feb at 10:13 am

If you’re debating whether your little one is ready to start kindergarten in the fall, there are some objective and subjective criteria to consider. For example, the U.S. Department of…

7 Growing Trends Among Tweens and Teens

21 Jan at 10:58 am

There are growing trends among tweens and teens that mark a shift in behaviors regarding everything from sleepovers and social activism to driving and attending college. Here are some growing…

The Role of Grit in Learning and Success

December 24, 2024

In her book Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance, Angela Duckworth defines grit as “passion and perseverance for long-term goals.” Using examples, she lays out the argument that it’s…

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10 Award-Winning Games for Tweens to Boost Brain Skills

December 3, 2024

Buying gifts for tweens can be a challenge. A large percentage of middle schoolers already have smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles, making it harder to find games and toys…

5 Myths About Learning Disabilities

November 5, 2024

To help parents get up to speed on the truth about common learning disabilities including ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia (struggles with math), here are five myths—with clarifying facts—about the most…

7 FREE Online Resources for High School Math Help

October 15, 2024

If your high schooler has asked for help with math homework only to leave you scratching your head, don’t be embarrassed. You’re certainly not alone. Whether you’re seeing pre-calculus for…

The Benefits of Reading (and Being Read to) at Different Ages

September 17, 2024

When it comes to reading—or even being read to—it’s never too early to start. That’s because the benefits of reading are plentiful, and they can continue to provide advantages later…

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6 Reasons Your Child’s Brain Might Need a Tune-Up This Summer

July 16, 2024

When your child complains of a sore or sensitive tooth, you know it’s probably time for a trip to the dentist. When they indicate they can’t see the board at…

Ways to Keep Math Skills Sharp Over the Summer Without Worksheets

June 12, 2024

Even if you’ve never heard of the “Summer Slide” or summer “Brain Drain,” you can probably infer that the term refers to learning losses that students experience over the long…

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Addressing the Cognitive Effects of Concussions in Students

May 14, 2024

Ask a parent about post-concussion recovery protocols and most will probably mention complete physical and mental rest until symptoms resolve. It makes sense, considering those were best practices—as stated by…

Games and Cognitive Activities for Kids With Autism

April 16, 2024

Children on the autism spectrum typically have challenges to verbal or non-verbal communication, social interactions, and certain areas of cognitive function, while they have significant gifts and strengths in other…

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Gearing Up for Standardized Testing, including the Milestones and the Iowa

March 19, 2024

Standardized testing can be stressful for all involved: students, teachers, school administrators and even parents who are left to deal with the consequences of their children’s anxiety. To better help…

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Age-related Reading Milestones

February 20, 2024

The first thing to remember with any type of developmental milestone (i.e., physical, cognitive, behavioral, etc.) is that they’re general guidelines, not set goalposts that determine if your child is…

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Think Outside the Box: Understanding Potential Interventions for Struggling Students

February 6, 2024

As a parent, you want to see your child thrive in school. But sometimes, despite your (and their) best efforts, kids can find themselves struggling academically. It’s hard to know…

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Improving Reading Comprehension

January 23, 2024

If you’ve noticed your child reading something—and then rereading it because they didn’t catch the gist the first time, there’s good news. There are things you can do at home…

Reading Skills Tips for Young Students

January 9, 2024

Reading is a fundamental skill that students will need to master all the other subjects—from math and science to history and foreign languages. Beyond simply memorizing words and learning to…

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Setting Academic Goals for the New Year

December 26, 2023

Every January, well-meaning goal-setters announce their plans to lose weight, make more money, declutter, quit imbibing and so on. Although experts agree that it’s better to keep trying than never…

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The 411 on Unschooling

December 13, 2023

Don’t let the term “unschooling” fool you. The educational style might be less traditional than other forms of curriculum-based study, but the approach is still focused on learning. The primary…

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5 Kid-Friendly Cognitive Exercises

November 29, 2023

Ask any parent on the planet and they’ll tell you that physical exercise is vital for kids. Whether it’s playing a sport, riding a bike or just making time for…

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Targeting Math Struggles: Brain Training vs. Tutoring

November 8, 2023

As many parents themselves can attest to, challenges with math are not unique to any particular generation. In fact, math struggles have little to do with genes, age, gender, study…

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10 Better After School Questions to Foster Connection and Boost Independence

October 9, 2023

Ask any parent who has picked up their 13-year-old from school about the fastest way to dead-end a conversation and you’re sure to get the same response from the majority:…