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If homework is a nightly challenge in your household, you’re not alone. For many students, the last thing on their mind after a long day at school is even more studying. But building healthy study skills, as well as cultivating homework habits, can have a long-term impact on learning and success. Better yet, one-on-one homework ...

Study skills can often feel like an inherent ability: you either have it or you don’t. But in reality, effective habits for studying are cultivated and strengthened over time. They can be improved by brain training and other types of one-on-one support. And they have an outsized impact on a learner’s ability to move through ...

Some people seem like naturals when it comes to studying—but the truth is, study skills aren’t innate. Everyone has to work at improving them from time to time, and most people need help when the going gets tough. If you’re looking for homework help for your learner, it’s worth considering brain training from LearningRx! But ...

Almost every family struggles with homework challenges at some point. Sometimes, parents end up as frustrated as their kids or teens, feeling like they constantly have to “nag” their student to get through even the simplest assignments. Here are 10 tips to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible: 1. Set up a ...

December 5 is International Ninja Day and LearningRx is celebrating the informal definition of the word: "a person who excels in a particular skill or activity." When families come to LearningRx, we often learn that the child or teen has had their confidence deflated by labels—some informally, some with an official diagnosis. These students (and their ...

Now that school is back and session, homework is back on the table (or desk). We’ve gathered some of our favorite homework hacks to help expedite the process, keep your student organized, and decrease the chances for tantrums (yours or your kids).  1. Listen to classic music. Studies have shown that students who listen to ...

With a few weeks of school under your belt, now is a good time to gauge your child’s or teen’s physical health and determine if they’re starting the academic year off with good habits. Don’t worry if there are still some speed bumps in this transitional time. You can always make tweaks to bedtimes, homework ...

There are a lot of reasons kids struggle with motivation when it comes to school but rarely do they have to do with laziness! Kids that are bored in class, have learning struggles, or just feel uncomfortable participating in class can all face unique challenges when it comes to staying focused, active and inspired. Don’t ...

  With school officially underway, this is a good time for parents to check in on their children’s and teen’s academic and cognitive well-being. LearningRx, the world’s largest personal brain training company, has put together a simple guide to help parents better understand what’s working (and what’s not) now that school back in session. We’ve ...

Choosing an after-school activity for your child or teen can feel overwhelming. And while logistical factors—such as budget, availability, and transportation—will certainly need to come into play, it’s vital that you first assess your child’s interests, strengths and weakness, and hopes. Here are some considerations to help you find the right after-school activity for your ...