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

1 Mar at 3:32 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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Will My Child Outgrow Attention Problems? What Parents Need to Know

25 Feb at 10:21 am

If your child struggles to focus in class, forgets homework regularly, or can’t seem to sit still during dinner, you’ve probably wondered: “Will they outgrow this?” It’s one of the…

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

1 Feb at 4:31 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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Is It Normal for Reading to Still Be Hard in 3rd–5th Grade? | Why the “Late Bloomer” Myth Can Be Harmful

30 Jan at 3:02 am

As children move through elementary school, most parents expect reading to become easier, especially by grades 3, 4, and 5. After all, by this point, kids have had years of…

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Is This an Attitude Problem or a Learning Problem?

2 Jan at 4:59 am

How to tell what’s really behind your child’s motivation struggles, avoidance, and school stress Your child puts off homework. They melt down over assignments that should be easy. They say…

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

1 Jan at 3:46 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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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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Why Productive Struggle Builds More Resilient Learners

November 1, 2025

When your child gets frustrated with a tough math problem or a new reading skill, it can be tempting to jump in and help. But here’s something powerful to remember:…

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Can You Train Your Brain Like Chris Hemsworth on “Limitless”?

September 26, 2025

When Chris Hemsworth took on the challenge of boosting his brain power in Limitless: Live Better Now with Chris Hemsworth (National Geographic/Disney+), he put the spotlight on something scientists, psychologists,…

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How Cognitive Skills Impact Emotional Regulation in Kids

September 9, 2025

If you’ve ever seen your child have a meltdown over a small frustration—like a broken crayon or a change in plans—you know how challenging emotional regulation can be. While big…

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Why Some Kids Struggle to Read (Even After Lots of Practice)

September 1, 2025

When kids struggle to read, you’ve probably heard the advice: “Just keep practicing. It’ll click eventually.” But what happens when it doesn’t click—no matter how many hours of practice, tutoring,…

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Why Is My Child Struggling So Much to Adjust to School This Year?

August 1, 2025

The first few weeks of school can be tough for many kids, but if your child is melting down, zoning out, or constantly saying, “I hate school,” you’re probably wondering:…

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

July 30, 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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10 Activities to Improve Memory for Kids!

July 22, 2025

Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a nutritious breakfast. Don’t wait until the last minute to study. There’s lots of good advice out there regarding helping your kid prepare for…

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Understanding Executive Function (and How to Help Your Child)

June 10, 2025

Most people have heard the term “executive function,” but not everyone fully understands what it means. Don’t be embarrassed if you count yourself among the latter. It’s not a term…

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7 Ways to Prepare Your Senior for College

May 8, 2025

For parents with a young adult headed to college this fall, it’s natural to worry that they’re not 100% ready for the major life transition. While it’s certainly true that…

7 Tips to Help Your Teen Prepare for the SAT

March 18, 2025

The SAT is offered seven times yearly, starting in March. If your teen is planning to take the standardized college admissions test and you want to help them prepare, here…

Understanding Brain Training and Its Benefits

February 27, 2025

What is brain training, and how can it benefit you? At LearningRx, we offer training programs for learners of all ages—including kids, teens, and adults. We know that learning is…

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Understanding School Readiness

February 18, 2025

If you’re debating whether your little one is ready to start kindergarten in the fall, there are some objective and subjective criteria to consider. For example, the U.S. Department of…

7 Growing Trends Among Tweens and Teens

January 21, 2025

There are growing trends among tweens and teens that mark a shift in behaviors regarding everything from sleepovers and social activism to driving and attending college. Here are some growing…

The Role of Grit in Learning and Success

December 24, 2024

In her book Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance, Angela Duckworth defines grit as “passion and perseverance for long-term goals.” Using examples, she lays out the argument that it’s…

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10 Award-Winning Games for Tweens to Boost Brain Skills

December 3, 2024

Buying gifts for tweens can be a challenge. A large percentage of middle schoolers already have smartphones, tablets, computers, and gaming consoles, making it harder to find games and toys…

5 Myths About Learning Disabilities

November 5, 2024

To help parents get up to speed on the truth about common learning disabilities including ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia (struggles with math), here are five myths—with clarifying facts—about the most…

7 FREE Online Resources for High School Math Help

October 15, 2024

If your high schooler has asked for help with math homework only to leave you scratching your head, don’t be embarrassed. You’re certainly not alone. Whether you’re seeing pre-calculus for…

The Benefits of Reading (and Being Read to) at Different Ages

September 17, 2024

When it comes to reading—or even being read to—it’s never too early to start. That’s because the benefits of reading are plentiful, and they can continue to provide advantages later…

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6 Reasons Your Child’s Brain Might Need a Tune-Up This Summer

July 16, 2024

When your child complains of a sore or sensitive tooth, you know it’s probably time for a trip to the dentist. When they indicate they can’t see the board at…

Ways to Keep Math Skills Sharp Over the Summer Without Worksheets

June 12, 2024

Even if you’ve never heard of the “Summer Slide” or summer “Brain Drain,” you can probably infer that the term refers to learning losses that students experience over the long…

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Addressing the Cognitive Effects of Concussions in Students

May 14, 2024

Ask a parent about post-concussion recovery protocols and most will probably mention complete physical and mental rest until symptoms resolve. It makes sense, considering those were best practices—as stated by…

Games and Cognitive Activities for Kids With Autism

April 16, 2024

Children on the autism spectrum typically have challenges to verbal or non-verbal communication, social interactions, and certain areas of cognitive function, while they have significant gifts and strengths in other…

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Gearing Up for Standardized Testing, including the Milestones and the Iowa

March 19, 2024

Standardized testing can be stressful for all involved: students, teachers, school administrators and even parents who are left to deal with the consequences of their children’s anxiety. To better help…