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Being a parent in the time of the internet, you may feel like Hercules fighting theHydra— you can duck and swing, but even if you cut off one head, two more grow back in aninstant. It’s a noble fight, one that you have the dedication for, but it can grow tiring. You don’thave to keep ...

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why.  You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder or pay more attention, etc.”  But often students are trying but never seem to reach their potential.  They may be struggling in reading or math or having ...

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why.  You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder or pay more attention, etc.”  But often students are trying but never seem to reach their potential.  They may be struggling in reading or math or having ...

When we think of students who struggle in school, we often picture those who have difficulty keeping up with the material. But what about students who grasp concepts quickly, breeze through assignments, and often find school “too easy”? Gifted students may excel academically, but they face their own set of challenges—particularly when it comes to ...

When your smart child struggles, it’s natural to wonder why.  You may hear feedback at parent conferences like, “Your child is smart but he or she just needs to try harder or pay more attention, etc.”  But often students are trying but never seem to reach their potential.  They may be struggling in reading or math or having ...

What are cognitive skills, and how do they play a role in academic outcomes? These skills are what activate our brains’ mental abilities, distinguishing them from motor skills (used to activate muscle groups) or other brain functions. For those who are struggling with academic success, it’s one of the reasons we suggest brain training—to help ...

Owen is a 4th grader diagnosed with ADHD and his parents were seeking help for ADHD struggles.  However, his difficulties with attention were not his only challenges.  His father shared, “Owen is behind his classmates in reading and math.  He has a lot of difficulty with focus, and he gets easily frustrated.”  This frustration was causing a lot of stress at ...

If you’ve ever watched your child stay up late cramming for a test, only to forget everything a few days later, you’re not alone. Many students rely on last-minute memorization, but true learning goes beyond short-term recall. To really absorb and retain information, the brain needs to engage in deeper processing. Here’s how to move ...

If you are seeking ADHD help for adults, LearningRx training can be a helpful option as ADHD is the most common diagnosis we work with – including school aged students and adults.   Meet Kyle https://youtu.be/6dSEnYWwgfM?si=zIBUWqWoij1HoksG.  Kyle was diagnosed with ADHD in 1stgrade, but he did not train at LearningRx until he was 20 years old.  He was bright ...