Recent Posts in the Teens and College Category

• Developing Social Skills for the Transition Back to School

  Aug 2, 2021
  Worried about transitioning back to school after a year of online learning, isolation, and canceled extracurricular activities? LearningRx has some tips to help your student develop social skills to ...
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• 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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• Why Classroom Accommodations for Learning Styles Don't Necessarily Improve Outcomes

  Jul 15, 2021
  Although educators and researchers disagree on how many learning styles may exist, there are at least four that many accept as as general classifications: • VISUAL LEARNER : Learns well when aided by ...
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• The 4 Core Cognitive Components of Efficient Math Performance

  Jul 13, 2021
  July 13 is "Embrace Your Geekness" Day and LearningRx is all about removing the negative stigma from the term "geek" AND reminding parents that there's no such thing as being destined to have math ...
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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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• 3 Ways Personal Brain Training May Help Improve Your Game Play

  Jul 8, 2021
  Today, July 8, is National Video Game Day (not to be confused with Video Games Day, which falls on September 12) and we think it's the perfect time to point out 3 ways that personal brain training may ...
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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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• 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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