LearningRx Charlottesville Blog

When summer break rolls around, many parents worry about “summer slide”—the loss of academic progress over the long break from school. It’s common to turn to workbooks, online learning platforms, and even tutoring to keep kids sharp. But while these tools can help with review and retention, they often miss a critical piece of the ...

Summer is the perfect time to give kids a break from the classroom—but that doesn’t mean their learning has to stop. In fact, everyday experiences are packed with opportunities to practice math skills without opening a single workbook. By turning regular activities into mini math lessons, you can help your child strengthen problem-solving, attention, logic, ...

When summer rolls around, it’s easy to get caught up in the pressure to prevent the “summer slide” with flashcards, worksheets, and reading logs. But some of the most powerful skills your child can gain over the summer don’t come from books or classrooms—they come from real-life experiences that build confidence, independence, and emotional resilience. ...

Summer is supposed to be a break—a time for sunshine, play, and rest. But for students who struggle with reading, summer break can quietly become something more damaging: a time when the gap between them and their peers widens. Research shows that without the structure and stimulation of school, many struggling readers fall even further ...

The ability to read is foundational to success in school, career, and life. And yet, recent statistics reveal an alarming reality: literacy rates in the U.S. are shockingly low, and the problem is only getting worse. As parents and educators, we cannot afford to ignore these numbers. We must take action to ensure our children ...

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, many parents notice that their child’s ability to focus seems to plummet. This seasonal shift can be especially challenging for children with ADHD, who may struggle even more with distractions, impulsivity, and restlessness in the spring. But why does this happen, and what can parents do to ...

Spring is here, and it’s also the perfect time to check in on your child’s academic progress. By now, they’ve had months to develop skills, absorb new concepts, and build confidence in their learning. But how can you look beyond their grades and progress reports to tell if they’re truly ready for the next grade ...

When we think of students who struggle in school, we often picture those who have difficulty keeping up with the material. But what about students who grasp concepts quickly, breeze through assignments, and often find school “too easy”? Gifted students may excel academically, but they face their own set of challenges—particularly when it comes to ...

For many families, homework time feels like a daily battlefield. Tears, frustration, procrastination, and endless negotiations can make even the simplest assignments drag on for hours. While it’s normal for kids to resist homework occasionally, persistent struggles may signal something deeper—cognitive skill weaknesses that make learning harder than it should be. Common Homework Struggles and ...

When children struggle with schoolwork, it’s natural for parents to wonder why. Is it a lack of focus? A gap in foundational knowledge? Or could it be something deeper, like a learning disability? Understanding the root cause of learning challenges can feel like solving a complex puzzle. That’s where cognitive assessments come in. Cognitive assessments ...