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The anxieties and pressures related to learning can start early for kids. When they’re stressed about grades or struggling to keep up with homework, it can be difficult to find a new approach to thinking, reading, and learning outside of the classroom. If that’s the case for your learner, why not try some brain training ...

As a parent, it’s hard to stand by when your child is struggling. If they’re regularly stressed by homework, or if homework is piling up without an end in sight, you may want to intervene. But some methods of homework help can inadvertently cause more damage than good. So should you help your learner—and what’s ...

At LearningRx, we know that many situations can be a source of stress or anxiety, but they don’t always have to be. When it comes to learning challenges and test-taking, we offer brain training for all ages. Our brain training programs can be great for building practical skills to overcome test anxiety, difficulty with homework, ...

Math can be a tough subject for anyone. But whether your student is college-aged or starting elementary school, it’s never too late for them to build their math skills! At LearningRx, we know that tutoring isn’t the one and only option for getting math help—so let’s explore why and how brain training can have an ...

If your student has dyslexia, they may be behind on their reading skills. But that doesn’t mean they can’t catch up. With the right dyslexia support, many learners go on to become confident, independent readers! In fact, many writers, leaders, and thinkers deal with dyslexia and other cognitive differences.  Exploring your options for one-on-one assistance ...

Across all age groups, students are grappling with increased challenges in reading ability. From kids to teens to college-aged learners, students of all ages may need more reading help than in the past. But if tutoring hasn’t yielded good results, you may feel like your options are limited. How do you provide your student with ...

Does homework help make grades better? It’s a question that’s plagued parents and educators for decades. The answer is rarely as simple as “yes” or “no.” Today, let’s take a deep dive into homework—the pros, the cons, and what to do to improve homework outcomes.  Homework has been a staple of American schools since the ...

When you’re investigating different options for learning support, you may come across the concept of brain training programs. At LearningRx, we’re frequently asked: What does brain training involve? How can it help my child?  To put it simply, brain training or cognitive training is just another form of one-on-one support for students of all ages—kids, ...

Study skills aren’t always taught in school—but they’re a critical part of your learner’s education. While it’s easy to think that these abilities are innate, the reality is that they must be developed, practiced, and encouraged. If you know this is a tough area for your teen, what can you do to help?  First, let’s ...

When individuals improve their mental or cognitive skills, it can be a transformational experience. These complex abilities are invaluable throughout all stages of life, for school-aged learners, adults in the workplace, and anyone else, too. But what are cognitive skills, and how do they differ from other abilities we possess?  Cognitive skills are what we ...