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Want the latest news in brain science? Tips on how to build stronger learning and thinking skills? Updates about what’s happening at LearningRx? Browse brain training articles and news from LearningRx below!

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Phonics Matters, But These Overlooked Skills Make or Break Reading Fluency and Comprehension

Today at 9:00 am

The Importance of Phonics in Learning to Read Thankfully, there has been a greater emphasis on building phonetic skills – phonological processing – in teaching students to read. Phonetic skills…

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Are Motivation Issues Really About Motivation?

15 Apr at 11:27 am

When kids struggle in school, it’s common to assume the poor performance relates to motivation. “Just try harder and you will be a strong reader”. “Just put in more effort…

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There is Good News and Bad News Regarding Students’ Reading Progress

9 Apr at 5:49 am

If you have a young one struggling to read, as you consider reading help, there is important data to consider – some of it good and some not so good.…

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The 3 Kinds of Attention and What It Means If You (or your child) Struggles to Focus

1 Apr at 2:43 pm

The 3 Kinds of Attention Skills If you or a loved one struggles with attention (or is diagnosed with ADHD), there are 3 main types of attention skills that could…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 2:54 pm

When most people think of ADHD, they picture a kid who can’t sit still or a student who’s always staring out the window. But ADHD is far more complex than…

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Is LearningRx Brain Training Supported by Science?

27 Mar at 3:29 pm

We are often asked if there is research and data supporting the efficacy of LearningRx training. This is often because you can hear mixed opinions about brain training in general.…

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From Nagging to Peace!

18 Mar at 10:46 am

Vince was struggling with organizational issues in junior high school. He struggled to complete his homework and would often forget to turn it in after completing it. He also struggled…

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How Much Does LearningRx Brain Training Cost?

16 Mar at 10:28 am

Families exploring LearningRx Eagan brain training programs often ask an important question: How much does LearningRx training cost? The answer depends on the individual needs of each client, because every…

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From Stuck on Sentences to Devouring Chapter Books: Paige’s LearningRx Reading Breakthrough

11 Mar at 11:26 am

Paige is very smart, but her reading skills continued to regress as she advanced to the more challenging grade levels. She hated reading and would give up because reading was…

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The Brain Behind the Struggle: Understanding Why Learning Feels Hard for Your Child

1 Mar at 3:38 am

Brain Awareness Week 2026 | Understanding Cognitive Skills & Learning Challenges Does your child struggle with schoolwork despite trying their best? Do you find yourself repeating instructions multiple times, only…

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The Difference Between Brain Training & Tutoring

26 Feb at 3:11 pm

As you seek additional academic support for your child, it’s helpful to understand when certain strategies – tutoring or brain training – is the ideal option. Let’s look at the…

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Why the LearningRx Reading Program Takes a Different Approach

19 Feb at 5:02 am

When parents begin looking for reading or dyslexia help, they often encounter a variety of programs that sound similar on the surface but differ significantly in how they help students…

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“He Can Read It… So Why Doesn’t He Understand It?” | The Hidden Reason Reading Comprehension Breaks Down

12 Feb at 8:32 am

It’s one of the most frustrating academic mysteries for parents. Your child reads the paragraph, but when you ask, “What was that about?” you’re met with silence or a shrug.…

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From Reading Frustration to All Smiles

4 Feb at 11:50 am

AJ’s Reading Difficulties AJ did generally did very well in school – she was on task and engaged. However, anything that had to do with reading was a different story.…

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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:36 am

It’s very likely that at some point you have said (or wondered), “Why can my child play video games for hours but can’t focus on homework for five minutes?” And…

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The Overlap Between Executive Function and ADHD

28 Jan at 12:23 pm

I receive a lot of questions from parents around how ADHD and Executive function relate: If there is an Executive Function struggle does this mean my child is also ADHD…

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Why Smart Kids Struggle in School: The Role of Executive Functioning Skills

21 Jan at 10:36 am

One of the most common difficulties we work with at LearningRx are very bright students – sometimes even diagnosed as gifted – who struggle academically. This can be very confusing…

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From Frustrated to Focused: How LearningRx Changed Life for a Student with ADHD

16 Jan at 12:12 pm

In celebrating our 17-year anniversary, Kilian is one of our initial students whose life was transformed by LearningRx. Check out his story: Kilian’s Struggles with ADHD Kilian was diagnosed with…

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Hits, Head Injuries, and Hope: How LearningRx Helped a Super Bowl Champion Move Forward

12 Jan at 9:45 am

Ben Utecht won a Super Bowl in 2007 while playing for the Indianapolis Colts. Ben was blessed with a strong career starting as with the Minnesota Gophers and being…

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How Strengthening Reading Skills at LearningRx Rewrote Elle’s Future

6 Jan at 11:40 am

Elle’s Reading Difficulties We are celebrating our 17-year anniversary and looking back at some of our initial students from back in 2009. One of these is Elle. For Elle, many…

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How Is AI Changing Learning — and What Skills Do Kids Need Most?

1 Jan at 3:53 am

Artificial intelligence is no longer just a future idea — it’s transforming how kids learn right now. From elementary classroom experiments to teenagers using AI to do schoolwork at home,…

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Thank You from LearningRx Eagan!

December 29, 2025

As 2025 comes to close, we are so grateful for the families we have been blessed to work with these past 12 months at LearningRx Eagan! We have had the…

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The Shortcomings of IEPs and Accommodations

December 15, 2025

If a child is struggling academically or has a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia – they may qualify for accommodations via an IEP or 504 plan. These accommodation strategies can…

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LearningRx Eagan’s 2025 Smart Mom’s Toybox!

December 10, 2025

This year LearningRx Eagan is excited to bring you this year’s Smart Mom’s Toybox! This is one of our favorite traditions to help ease your gift giving while strengthening your…

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Is LearningRx Backed by Science? A Deep Dive Into LearningRx Peer-Reviewed Research

December 5, 2025

When seeking a learning intervention to help you or your loved one improve performance in areas including reading (dyslexia), attention (ADHD), and executive function, or if you are seeking help…

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Bailey’s Story: “Nothing Worked Until We Found LearningRx!”

December 3, 2025

Bailey came to LearningRx Eagan as a 17-year-old due to his many struggles. His parents had tried to avoid a diagnosis not wanting to label Bailey and preferring to address…

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How Can I Support My Child’s Confidence When School Feels Hard?

December 1, 2025

When school feels overwhelming, many kids start to doubt their abilities long before they lose actual ground in their academics. Confidence doesn’t disappear overnight—it erodes with every “I can’t,” every…

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Tips for Getting Through the Holidays with an ADHD Child

November 25, 2025

Happy Holiday season! This is a fun time of year, but navigating the holidays with an ADHD child can be a challenge. However, with some preparation, you can set up…

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From Hating Books to “I Can’t Put Them Down!”

November 21, 2025

Isla came to LearningRx in second grade due to her struggles with reading, focus and memory. She has been consistently pulled out of class to work with her reading specialist…

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What Signs of Academic Progress Should You Be Seeing Midway Through the School Year?

November 18, 2025

Now that we are deeper into the school year, it’s a good time to assess your child’s progress. But what should you be looking for? Academic Markers There are the…