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 still struggling. If that feels frustrating, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not doing anything wrong. But there’s something important most parents aren’t told:
Tutoring focuses on what to learn. But it doesn’t always address how the brain learns.
🧠 The Missing Piece
Think of it like this: If a child struggles with reading, tutoring gives them more reading.
If they struggle with math, tutoring gives them more math. But what if the real issue isn’t the subject? What if the real issue is:
- Weak working memory
- Slow processing speed
- Difficulty with attention
- Trouble holding and manipulating information
You can practice content all day long, but if the brain skills behind learning are weak, progress will feel slow… or temporary.
📉 Why Progress Doesn’t Stick
Many parents say: “They got it during tutoring… but forgot it the next day.” That’s not a motivation issue. That’s not laziness. That’s often a cognitive skill gap. When the brain struggles to
- Hold information (working memory)
- Process quickly (processing speed)
- Stay focused (attention)
…it can’t efficiently store and retrieve what’s being taught.
🔄 A Different Approach
Instead of asking: “How do we help them learn this better?” We shift to “How do we strengthen the brain so learning becomes easier?” That’s where brain training comes in.
At LearningRx, we don’t replace tutoring—we address the underlying skills that make learning come more naturally.
When those skills improve, parents have often seen:
- Homework time shorten
- Less frustration
- Better retention
- Increased confidence
Not because the work got easier…but because the brain got stronger.
If you’ve been doing “all the right things” and still not seeing the change you hoped for…
It might be time to look a little deeper. 👉 It might be worth taking a closer look at how your child’s brain is processing and learning.
This information is based on past client results and testimonials. You or your child may not achieve the same results.
For more information about cognitive brain training: contact LearningRx Shreveport.
Call 318.797.8523 or email shreveport.la@learningrx.net. You can also learn more on our main website at Get Started.
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I cannot say enough about how much I love and appreciate LearningRx Shreveport for what they did for my son! Before starting the program, my son was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD. He was going into second grade and could not read a complete sentence. Upon completing the 6 month program, he was not only reading, but reading above his grade level. They helped with his processing speed and ability to focus on the task at hand. This year he will be a Freshman in High School and continues to use the skills that he learned at LearningRx. He is a successful athlete AND an honor student!
~Michelle K., Shreveport, LA
*Results based on past client; you or your child may or may not achieve the same results.