LearningRx Cary Satellite Center Blog

In today’s fast-paced and competitive academic environment, the ability to learn efficiently and effectively is more important than ever. At the heart of successful learning are strong study skills—techniques and habits that help students retain information, manage time, and approach their academic responsibilities with confidence. Whether you’re in elementary school, college, or beyond, the importance ...

In the realm of education, understanding cognitive skills is paramount for effective teaching and learning. Each cognitive skill plays a crucial role in how individuals process and retain information, ultimately influencing their academic performance. This blog delves into various cognitive skills such as memory, executive processing speed, logic and reasoning, word attack, and attention. It ...

Does your child struggle with reading or spelling? Wondering what to do for a child with dyslexia? In this blog we provide a summary of an important Brainy Moms podcast hosted by Dr. Amy and Teri Miller. This this podcast they interview Reading and Dyslexia Specialist, Mrs. Walker, MEd, BCCS. Mrs. Walker tells us what’s ...

Over the course of summer break, children experience what’s called “summer slide.” Summer slide happens when kids spend an extended period of time away from academics and forget some of what they learned during the previous school year. This year, teachers are gearing up for what educators are calling “COVID slide.” Many kids haven’t had ...

Car accidents, combat and contact sports. What do these three seemingly unrelated events all have in common? Brain injury can occur in all three environments. Brain injury can take different forms and range in severity from mild to severe and life threatening. Injuries can be closed brain injuries or penetrating brain injuries. Closed brain injuries ...

Exercise. One little word that conjures up strong connotations for most of us. Whether it’s feelings of excitement, determination or guilt, we can all agree on one thing—there’s something powerful about it. Learn more about how physical strength in linked to mental health, here.