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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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Does a Child Outgrow Attention Issues?

1 Jun at 7:23 am

When a child struggles with attention issues, parents sometimes expect them to outgrow this. But do they? The short answer is that sometimes symptoms improve — but attention weaknesses don’t…

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My Child Is Still Behind in Reading. What Should I Do?

1 Jun at 3:20 am

The school year is wrapping up, and you already know something isn’t quite right. Maybe your child came home with a reading level that was behind their grade. Maybe they…

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New Peer-Reviewed Research! Improved Workplace Self-Efficacy in Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

26 May at 8:02 am

Post-COVID cognitive challenges are not just frustrating; they can be professionally and personally debilitating. LearningRx has new research published in Brain Sciences that is one of the few peer-reviewed investigations…

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You Watched Them Try So Hard… But They’re Still Behind in Reading. What’s Next?

20 May at 1:51 pm

If your child is still struggling with reading after this school year, summer can be an ideal time to try to catch-up or at least maintain skills. It is critical…

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LearningRx Brain Training During Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Recovery

13 May at 2:06 pm

Whether you or a loved one has suffered a TBI related to sports concussions, a stroke, accident or chemo brain, LearningRx training has been a helpful intervention for many clients.…

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LearningRx Training | Individuals with Autism

11 May at 4:48 am

Every individual with autism has a varied cognitive profile and experiences the world differently. Some may excel in creativity, problem-solving, memory, or attention to detail, while also facing challenges in…

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LearningRx and ADHD

5 May at 6:25 am

As you seek ADHD help, it’s important to make sure the intervention you choose is backed by strong research and evidence. An ADHD diagnosis is the most common diagnosis we…

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New Study: LearningRx Brain Training for Adults with Post-COVID Brain Fog

1 May at 3:55 am

A new peer-reviewed study published in the international journal Brain Sciences highlights encouraging outcomes for adults struggling with post-COVID cognitive symptoms (often called “brain fog”) following LearningRx cognitive training. Here’s…

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LearningRx Training and Dyslexia

30 Apr at 9:23 am

If you are seeking help for a loved one with a dyslexia diagnosis, you may be wondering how LearningRx training in Eagan can help. LearningRx Training Results for People with…

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

22 Apr 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,…