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If you’ve got a teen headed to high school, you’re probably already thinking about ways to help him/her survive mentally, emotionally and academically. We’ve put together some tips to help your teen ...
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Wendy Burt-Thomas
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If the thought of sending your child off to middle school makes you anxious, you’re not alone. Many adults have middle school memories of social awkwardness, hormonal upheaval and the added pressure ...
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Each year on July 15, the United States celebrates National Give Something Away Day. At LearningRx, we’re offering a free digital version of a newly updated (3 rd edition) “Unlock the Einstein Inside; ...
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If you’re the parent of a young athlete, you’ve probably thought about the possibility of a concussion at some point. But as a parent, there’s nothing you can do to prepare for or prevent concussions. ...
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Every year on June 6, the United States celebrates National Higher Education Day to educate and inspire students to purse college and beyond. But how do you know if your high school student is ready ...
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The summer “Brain Drain,” also known as the “Summer Slide” is a phenomenon that teachers know all too well. Many students return to school in the fall having lost an average of 2.6 months of ...
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If you’re an older adult struggling with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)— the first stage of Alzheimer’s—pay close attention. Our sister research nonprofit, the Gibson Institute of Cognitive Research, ...
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Although many people might associate “barrier awareness” with physical disabilities, such as wheelchair accessibility, this month can also serve as a reminder about other types of barriers.We thought ...
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Here’s the best news you’ll ever hear about your child’s math struggles: no one is destined to be “just bad at math.” Although genes may play some role in math struggles, dyscalculia (the fancy word ...
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If your child or teen is on the autism spectrum, you may already know it’s National Autism Awareness Month. But what you may not know is that over a six-year period, 857 children and adults came to ...
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