LearningRx Charlottesville Blog

As we age, our bodies and minds undergo a series of changes, many of which are simply part of the natural aging process. Midlife, often considered to be the period between ages 40 and 65, brings about significant changes in our brains. Understanding these changes and adopting strategies to maintain cognitive health can help you ...

Equipping children with the mental resilience they need to handle challenges is equally important as filling their academic toolbox. Resilience, or the ability to bounce back from adversity, helps kids navigate the ups and downs of all areas of life, from academic pressures to social dynamics. Here are some effective strategies to help your child ...

As parents and educators, we all want our children to become confident, independent learners who can navigate their academic and personal lives with ease. One of the key components to achieving this goal is the development of strong executive functioning skills. These skills cover a broad range of abilities and are essential for success both ...

As summer draws to a close, preparing your child for the new school year involves more than just buying school supplies and new clothes. Ensuring your child’s brain is ready to tackle the challenges ahead is equally important. Here are five essential tips to help your child get their brain back-to-school ready: 1. Focus on ...

Learning difficulties are a major source of stress for children. While it might seem like they’re just not trying, are lazy, or are falling behind due to school conditions, there are real neurobiological reasons why kids who struggle in school feel inadequate and unprepared for their daily tasks. Helping your child build resilience is essential ...

Despite your best efforts to encourage your child, they still struggle with low self-esteem. What’s going on? Kids who lack confidence often struggle in many areas of life, including academics, social connection, and the willingness to try hard things. It can be helpful to take a step back and consider WHY they struggle with confidence ...

Processing speed is an essential skill for every area of life. It’s the gateway skill: every single thing we do goes through processing speed. And for kids or adults who struggle in this area, many areas of life are harder. Building processing speed is essential for: If you notice your child (or yourself) moving at ...

Do you ever question your ability to keep up with work, family, friendships, or other spheres of life? The reality is that our world is fast-paced and overwhelming in many ways, but having slow processing speed is one of the things that can make life harder than it needs to be, both for kids and ...

Learning to read is a fundamental milestone in a child’s educational journey. While knowing the alphabet is crucial, there are several other reading readiness skills that pave the way for successful reading. Important Reading Readiness Skills Include: Connecting Sound to Code Phonics, the connection between sounds and letters, lays the foundation for reading. Children need ...

We all hear stories about how kids are falling behind and struggling in school, and how schools are overwhelmed with trying to support them. But how are things really going? The Nation’s Report Card uses the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) to track student performance nationally and by state, looking for trends and tracking ...