LearningRx News Blog

  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 ...

September 15 is National Online Learning Day and for parents who are concerned about their student’s learning struggles will be happy to know that there’s a e-learning resource available from the comfort of your home. For individuals and families that don’t live or work near a LearningRx Center, we also offer online brain training options. Our ...

There’s something special about the start of fall! Pumpkins start showing up on doorsteps, leaves begin to change colors and drop to the ground, and wardrobes shift from shorts and tank tops to cozy sweaters and leggings. If you’re someone who loves to celebrate autumn, we incorporate these five activities to get the whole family ...

One of the biggest misconceptions we hear at LearningRx is that smart kids can’t have a learning disability, such as ADHD. But nothing could be further from the truth! In fact, kids with learning disabilities often have average to above-average intelligence!  Just think of some of the most brilliant minds who were thought to have ...

At LearningRx, a boost in confidence isn’t just something we enjoy seeing in our clients; it’s probably the most commonly used term we hear when our graduates (or their parents) discuss results. In fact, a quick search for the word “confidence” in our posted testimonials turns up countless results. But don’t mistake the boost in confidence for ...

Most students are a few weeks into the school year, making this an opportune time for parents to check in on their children’s and teen’s emotional and social 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 ...

When Dr. Samuel Caughron enrolled in LearningRx, the 73-year-old physician was concerned about memory loss and brain fatigue caused by aging. The Charlottesville resident was hopeful that one-on-one brain training could help him maintain his mental sharpness with his patient population.  Six months later, he was already experiencing improved memory, and increased ability to recall ...

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 ...

September 6 is National Read a Book Day and it feels like the perfect time to share 6 benefits of reading! 1. Reading books may help you live longer. A study at Yale University School of Public Health found that American adults 50 and over increased their survival by up to 23% just by reading ...

Many parents incorrectly assume that a child or teen with ADHD will simply outgrow it. Although some children who exhibit hyperactivity may no longer display it in adulthood, that doesn’t mean they’ve outgrown their attention struggles. As CHADD explains: “Even those adults who are no longer displaying ADHD symptoms are still experiencing the brain differences ...