Recent Posts in the Study Skills Category

• 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in School This Fall

  Jul 27, 2021
  Ready to help your child make this the best school year yet? We've got some tips to make the transition to the classroom easier and keep your student focused! 1. Ditch unnecessary technology during ...
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• Characteristics of a learning disability

  Jul 26, 2021
  Do you suspect your student has a learning disability? If so, it's probably based on observations you've made (e.g., homework struggles, less-than-stellar grades) or feedback from a teacher (e.g., ...
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• How does online brain training work?

  Jul 12, 2021
  If you've been considering personal brain training for you or someone you love but don't live near a LearningRx Center, we've got some good news: LearningRx now offers live, 1-on-1 online brain ...
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• 4 FAQs About Personal Brain Training

  Jul 7, 2021
  When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It's understandable, as we offer a unique service that's very different than tutoring, brain games, or ...
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• 4 Procedures to Train Cognitive Skills at Home (or in School)

  Jul 6, 2021
  Whether you're a teacher, parent or combination of both, there are procedures you can use to help train students' cognitive skills. Also known as brain skills , cognitive skills are the core skills ...
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• 5 Ways to Prepare Your Teen for the Return to School

  Jun 28, 2021
  For many teens heading back to school this fall, there will be a mix of relief, excitement and anxiety. Some students haven't attended in-person classes since March 2020. Others have straddled a ...
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• Writing on paper creates stronger brain activity than writing on a tablet or smartphone

  Jun 25, 2021
  Technology often gets its share of unfair criticism (especially when it comes to education), but in this case, there's something to be said about old-school learning. A study published in the journal ...
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• 5 Facts That Help De-stigmatize Learning Disabilities

  Jun 23, 2021
  If you've been told your student has a learning disorder (a.k.a. learning disability), it can bring up a wealth of emotions ranging from fear and guilt to embarrassment and worry. But there are some ...
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• Boost learning by resting between short practice sessions

  Jun 22, 2021
  Whether your child is learning to play piano or studying for an exam, there's new research saying there's a better way to practice to supercharge the skill. A team of scientists published the results ...
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• Tutoring or One-on-One Brain Training; Determining What Your Smart Kid Needs This Summer

  Jun 14, 2021
  You probably already know this, but it might help to hear it from experts: Just because your kid didn't perform as well this past school year doesn't mean they're not smart. There were extenuating ...
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