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Get Math Help: Understanding Why Kids Struggle with Math

February 22, 2024

Since 2020, kids have had a tougher time than ever with school subjects—and especially with math, an already notoriously difficult subject. If your learner is having a hard time with…

Can Tutoring Help with Math or Is There a Better Solution?

December 18, 2024

Math can be a tough subject for anyone. But whether your student is college-aged or starting elementary school, it’s never too late for them to build their math skills! At…

LearningRx and Cognivue Join Forces to Combat Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

September 12, 2024

In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at enhancing cognitive health among older adults, LearningRx, a worldwide brain training company, has teamed up with Cognivue, a leading cognitive assessment platform. This collaboration…

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

1 Jan at 3:30 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,…

What Are Cognitive Skills?

October 24, 2024

When individuals improve their mental or cognitive skills, it can be a transformational experience. These complex abilities are invaluable throughout all stages of life, for school-aged learners, adults in the…

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When Homework Becomes a Battle: What Your Child’s Brain May Have to Do With It

1 Sep at 3:36 am

TL;DR: Why Homework Becomes a Battle Homework struggles aren’t always about motivation, laziness, or a lack of effort. Completing schoolwork requires a combination of cognitive skills—including attention, working memory, processing…

Helping Kids with ADHD Focus

April 4, 2024

For kids and teens with ADHD, school can come with particularly unique challenges—and some problems may be more obvious than others. If your student is facing a tough time in…

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Gear Up for School with Math Skills Training

July 18, 2024

As the new school year approaches, you or your child may be worrying about their aptitude for math. Why not start the year with confidence by gearing up for school…

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5 Back-to-School Struggles That Are Really About Brain Skills (Not Effort)

1 Aug at 3:54 am

Quick answer: Many common school frustrations (like rereading the same page, homework that drags on for hours, needing instructions repeated, losing focus mid-task, or “forgetting” material learned last year) aren’t…

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Find Help with ADHD at LearningRx

June 27, 2024

When your learner is diagnosed with ADHD, it may help to explain many of the challenges they’ve faced over the years—at school, at home, and elsewhere. The common features of…

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Why Does My Child Resist Reading—and What Can I Do About It?

June 25, 2025

If your child resists reading—or avoids it altogether—you’re not alone. For many families, reading becomes a daily battle filled with frustration, tears, and growing concern. While some kids naturally gravitate…

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How Can I Help My Child with Homework?

January 16, 2025

As a parent, it’s hard to stand by when your child is struggling. If they’re regularly stressed by homework, or if homework is piling up without an end in sight,…

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Help Your Teen Succeed By Improving Study Skills

November 7, 2024

Study skills aren’t always taught in school—but they’re a critical part of your learner’s education. While it’s easy to think that these abilities are innate, the reality is that they…

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How to Help Your Child with Dyslexia

February 8, 2024

When your child learns they have dyslexia, it can be daunting for both you and them. But many people with this condition thrive and succeed, including writers, entrepreneurs, scientists, and…

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What Slow Processing Speed Actually Looks Like at Home and School

1 Jul at 3:41 am

Your child is bright. You know it, and you see their potential. But somewhere between understanding something and doing something with it, things fall apart. Homework takes three times as…

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What to Do When Math Tutoring Isn’t Working

August 6, 2024

Math can be an agonizing topic of conversation for many students—and many parents, too. In fact, many Americans struggle with math skills even after school. If your learner is having…

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How to Choose a Tutoring Service

July 11, 2024

When it comes to learning, every child is a little bit different—to take one example, some kids excel at math, while others are more absorbed with arts or reading. The…

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Types of Learning and How Brain Training Adapts to How Your Child Learns

May 30, 2024

“I’m a visual learner.” How many times have you heard someone say that? You may have even heard that from your child. For decades, students of all ages have been…

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Empowering Every Learner: Special Needs Tutoring or One-on-One Brain Training?

June 28, 2025

For learners with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or other learning differences, having the right support can be a game-changer. But sometimes, finding the right support can take time and effort. If…

Understanding Cognitive Skills and How To Improve Them

May 16, 2024

Our brains are capable of extraordinary things—from seemingly simple tasks like seeing and recognizing familiar shapes to complex tasks like learning a language or picking up a new skill. All…

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What Is A Cognitive Skills Training Program?

September 5, 2024

We don’t always realize what our brains are capable of. That’s part of what makes brain training so exciting. At LearningRx, we’re dedicated to helping every student tap into their…

What is Brain Training

Brain Training Demystified: How We Take a Strategic Approach to Our Programs

June 19, 2025

Improving cognitive skills is possible at any age! Whether you’re seeking academic support for your child or teen, or you wish to brush up on your own skills, you may…

Can Tutoring Improve Cognitive Skills and Learning?

August 15, 2024

For some students, school can be a daily challenge. Whether they struggle to focus in class, haven’t grasped the material, or lack the underlying skills needed to effectively learn, school…

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

1 Mar at 3:25 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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What Research Says About Combining Structured Literacy with Cognitive Training

December 12, 2024

Reading Struggles Are Rarely Just One Problem When a child struggles to read, the problem you can see (sounding out words, skipping lines, guessing instead of decoding) is usually only…

Reading Help: What is Dyslexia and How to Help

January 25, 2024

Reading challenges stem from many different sources. Sometimes, it’s just a matter of needing to spend more time with concepts and materials—but frequently, there are other underlying concerns. To find…

Prevent Summer Slide with Tutoring Services

June 6, 2024

When the final school bell of the year rings, most students don’t intend to look at a single textbook for the rest of the summer. But for parents, this school-free…

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Is LearningRx a Learning Center?

June 18, 2024

Learning can be one of the great joys of life. Whether you’re looking to improve your own skills or seeking a program for your child, you may be wondering—is LearningRx…

How Improved Study Skills Help with Homework

August 27, 2024

Homework is often a source of stress for many students and their parents. Whether they leave it to the very last minute, spend longer periods of time fretting about it…

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Brain Training for Right Brain and Left Brain Learning

May 9, 2024

Do you ever wish you could express yourself more creatively? Or solve problems with a practical, logical approach? Strengthening core cognitive abilities is the basis of brain training. At LearningRx,…