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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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Essential Study Tips for Kids and Teens

May 13, 2022

If your child spends hours the day before a test scrambling to pull together notes, only to walk away from study sessions feeling foggy, frustrated, and not at all confident,…

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Concussion Recovery and Brain Training

June 1, 2022

Concussions happen daily, whether in sports, car accidents, day-to-day injuries, or other more serious situations. While the concussion recovery journey is different for everyone, there are some things you can…

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Why Some Kids Struggle With Reading

June 15, 2022

Lots of kids struggle with reading, yet many parents still feel isolated and alone. Your child may be performing below standards in school, struggling with homework, or even feeling embarrassed…

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10 Brain-Boosting Summer Road Trip Games

June 27, 2022

Picture this: You’re stuck in the car for hours on the way to your family vacation. What do you do? Do you fight over the music selection? Give everyone their…

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How to Make a Better Transition to School

July 13, 2022

The school year is going to be upon us before we know it. Instead of dreading this start, you can start planning now to make it a smoother transition to…

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What if Reading is Still a Fight This Year? When to Get Help for Kids Struggling with Reading

July 25, 2022

If you have kids struggling with reading, you’re probably familiar with the fight. They don’t like reading. It’s boring. It’s hard. This battle is exhausting for kids, parents, and teachers…

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5 Ways to Build Your Child’s Reading Confidence

August 10, 2022

Kids with low reading confidence often struggle, especially if they feel like they are behind their peers. The ability to read impacts every area of school and life, but for…

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Working Memory & Learning Struggles

August 22, 2022

Working memory is one of the primary skills that determines the way your brain interacts with the world around you. It’s like your “mental bucket” that holds onto information long…

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How Does the LearningRx Reading Program Fit with the Science of Reading?

September 7, 2022

LearningRx is committed to providing the highest quality program that will deliver the most benefit to our clients. When it comes to reading help, our reading program has been proven…

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Reading Interventions: What to Look for to Help Struggling Readers

September 21, 2022

If you’re desperate for something to help your struggling reader, you may be overwhelmed with the number of reading interventions that are available to you. All of these different programs…

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The Role of Auditory Processing in Dyslexia & Reading Struggles

October 19, 2022

One of the most common misconceptions about dyslexia and other reading struggles is that the problem must be visual. These kids must just be “seeing” the letters wrong. They’re seeing…

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Long COVID Brain Fog & Executive Functioning Issues

November 2, 2022

The ability to think, plan, and reason is critical to day-to-day life. Many of these processes are governed by a set of cognitive abilities categorized as executive functioning skills. For…

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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Take Gratitude Beyond Thanksgiving Week

November 16, 2022

Thanksgiving week is a great time to talk about gratitude as a family. But the effects of gratitude go way beyond one week of the year! Consistent gratitude makes kids…

3 Things to Do During Exam Week to Get Better Grades

November 30, 2022

Studying for exams can be stressful. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated, and these feelings often translate to lower grades and more frustration. Instead of gearing up for…

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5 First Signs of Memory Loss and Cognitive Decline

December 14, 2022

As you spend time with the older members of your family, you may start to notice something is “off.” Or maybe you’re starting to question yourself—frequently misplacing things, struggling to…

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How to Have a Strong Start to the Second Half of the School Year

December 28, 2022

Whether the first half of the school year was a breeze or a battleground for your family, the new year creates a new opportunity for a fresh start. The second…

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Real-Life Implications of Weak Cognitive Skills

January 11, 2023

It’s easy to draw a line connecting weak cognitive skills with struggles in school, but the reality is that these skills impact every area of life. Having a brain that…

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Tips for Raising Mentally Strong Kids

January 25, 2023

As a parent, you want your child to be confident, resilient, and able to handle life’s challenges. One way to support their mental strength is by teaching them healthy habits…

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5 Reasons Brain Training is Helpful for Struggling Readers

February 8, 2023

When it comes to approaching reading struggles, it’s critical that you build a solid foundation. Brain training can be a useful tool for struggling readers as it can help improve cognitive…

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5 Surprising Facts About Dyscalculia

February 22, 2023

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to perform mathematical operations and solve mathematical problems. Some people will call it “math dyslexia” because of the similar ways…

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Mind-Blowing Brain Facts & Things You Can Do to Stay Sharp

March 8, 2023

Your brain is an amazing organ. There’s nothing that you do (consciously or not) that doesn’t go back to your brain. From seeing and hearing the world around you to…

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Tips to Improve Executive Functioning Skills

April 5, 2023

For kids who struggle to focus or thrive in academic environments, weak executive functioning could be the reason. Executive functioning (EF) skills govern your brain’s interactions with new information as…

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Why Is Spelling So Hard for Some Kids?

April 19, 2023

The English language doesn’t do us any favors with its abundance of spelling “rules” and exceptions, but for kids especially, grasping accurate and confident spelling skills can feel unreachable. While…

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Summer Reading with Kids: 5 Reasons Why You Should Do It

May 3, 2023

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends. But it’s also a time when kids can lose some of the reading skills they gained…

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Summer Slide: How Much Learning Do Kids Really Lose Over the Summer?

May 17, 2023

Summer break is often considered a time for children to relax, play and enjoy the outdoors. However, many parents and educators worry that the extended break from school can result…

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5 Things Kids with Dyslexia Should Do Over the Summer

May 31, 2023

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read, write, and spell. It can make reading a challenging and frustrating task, and as a result, it can…

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Learning Red Flags to Address Before School Starts Again

June 14, 2023

Summer is a wonderful time for children to unwind and enjoy a break from their regular school routines. However, as a parent, it’s important to be aware of potential learning…

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Fun Logic Games to Build Reasoning Skills

July 12, 2023

Logic games are a great way to build strategic thinking and reasoning skills that are essential for thinking, learning, and problem-solving. Weak logic skills are a primary reason for learning…

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What the Brain Does When It’s Stressed

July 26, 2023

We can’t learn, focus, or reason well when we’re stressed. And it’s not simply a matter of overwhelm; there are real, biological and chemical changes that happen in your body…

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Simple Breathing Exercises for In-the-Moment Coregulation

August 9, 2023

Stressful moments happen frequently. Whether you’re a child or adult, it’s easy for emotions to ramp up and suddenly feel out of control. As adults, we’ve learned to regulate these…