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Why Do Some Kids Zone Out in Class? Understanding Attention, Working Memory, and Learning in Shreveport-Bossier

19 Jun at 4:40 am

You hear it from teachers. You see it at home. “They just zone out.” They miss instructions. They stare off. They need things repeated… again and again. And it’s easy…

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Does My Child Need Tutoring or Cognitive Training?

15 Jun at 7:33 am

A parent guide for families in Shreveport and Bossier City If your child struggles in only one subject, tutoring may be enough. If your child struggles across subjects works unusually…

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

1 Jun at 3:08 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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The Confidence Shift No One Talks About

1 Jun at 5:00 am

Most parents come in worried about grades. Reading levels. Test scores. Homework struggles. But what they don’t always expect is the confidence shift. 🧠 Struggling Isn’t Just Academic When learning…

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Homework Should NOT Take 3 Hours | Here’s Why It Does

25 May at 5:00 am

You sit down for what should be 30 minutes of homework. And somehow… it turns into three hours. There are breaks. Frustration. Tears (sometimes theirs… sometimes yours). And at the…

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What Happens in Brain Training? | Behind the Scenes

18 May at 5:00 am

If you’ve ever heard of brain training, you might be wondering. “What actually happens in a session?” Is it computer-based? Is it like tutoring? Is it just games? The answer…

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Can You Actually Change the Brain?

11 May at 5:00 am

It’s one of the most common questions we hear. “Can the brain really change?” And the honest answer is yes. It can. Not overnight. Not magically. But intentionally—and powerfully. 🧠…

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Why Tutoring Isn’t Fixing the Problem

5 May at 5:49 am

You’ve done the responsible thing. You hired a tutor. You sat at the kitchen table longer. You tried the apps, the flashcards, the extra practice. And yet… your child is…

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The Hidden Reason Reading Is So Hard (And Why Tutoring Isn’t Fixing It)

29 Apr at 4:30 am

“He knows the words…he just can’t understand what he’s reading.” “She reads it right…but then can’t tell me anything about it.” “I feel like we’ve tried everything.” If you’ve said…

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

1 May at 3:02 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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Is It ADHD…Or Something Else? What Parents Need to Know

21 Apr at 4:49 am

“Do you think my child has ADHD?” That question comes up almost daily. And I understand why. You’re seeing trouble focusing, constant reminders needed, unfinished work, and frustration…on both sides.…

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Why Is My Child So Smart…But Struggles in School?

14 Apr at 4:30 am

“I know they’re smart…so why are they struggling like this?” If I had a dollar for every time a parent has said that sitting across from me, I’d have a…

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Beyond Attention: How Does ADHD Affect Learning?

31 Mar at 3:01 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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Tips for Testing

23 Mar at 5:05 am

TIPS that will make this the best LEAP year ever and help with every test to come, too! It’s that time of year again when the dreaded high-stakes LEAP testing…

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

1 Mar at 3:47 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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Why Can My Child Focus on Video Games but Not on Schoolwork?

1 Feb at 4:45 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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New Habits to Increase Cognitive Fitness in the New Year

5 Jan at 4:47 am

Brain health is an important topic. Knowing your own brain health can affect your future as much of your brain processes affect your lifestyle. It is exciting to know that…

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Gratitude and The Brain

December 22, 2025

Executive Director and Owner of LearningRx Shreveport Donesa Walker is a regular guest on the Strategies for Living radio shows. Radio Hosts David McMillian, Ph.D., and Lauren McMillian, M.S., are…

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

1 Jan at 3:16 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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Gifts of a Lifetime

December 16, 2025

The Spirit of Giving is a gift. That “give the shirt off your back” kind of generosity is something only a few people truly exhibit, and yet it is a…

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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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Attitude of Gratitude: How Gratitude Can Rewire the Brain

November 24, 2025

“Attitude Takes You to Higher Altitudes” is a favorite saying of mine that indicates my feelings on being grateful. In fact, not only is this my opinion, but there is irrefutable…

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Take This Opportunity to Say Thank You

November 7, 2025

Since Americans celebrate Thanksgiving in November, this is the perfect time of year to thank all the people who help us make it through the day. Many scientists have studied…

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Dyslexia: The Superhero Returns

November 3, 2025

The jumble of letters and symbols wasn’t getting any better. It did not matter how long he looked at it. His doctor continued to increase his medicine dosage. But his…

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Skill or Will: Where is the Problem?

October 30, 2025

The homework fight ensues again with the aggressive behavior and the meltdowns. You spend exhausting hours fussing and sitting at the table, throwing tantrums. It is complete drama. When will…

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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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Neurodivergent Learners: The Myth of Dyslazia

October 27, 2025

Neurodivergent learners are those who learn differently than others considered neurotypical. There are a lot of words and labels out there for learners of all different challenges and levels. The term…

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Erasing the Stigmas of Dyslexia and ADHD: The Facts Without All the Hype

October 20, 2025

Hearing the labels ADHD or dyslexia for some gives them chills and anxiety. The truth is that everyone has cognitive skill differences. Without the knowledge of what is happening in…

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Introducing Learning Differences to Parents: What Should I Say?

October 13, 2025

Talking about a child’s needs and expectations can be tough. This is especially true when you must explain to a parent that their child may have learning differences. In today’s…

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Brain Boosters for ADHD and Dyslexia

October 9, 2025

While professional help is necessary for many who struggle with ADHD and dyslexia, you can also make some simple lifestyle changes. These changes or brain boosters can greatly help. Here…