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Also known as “brain skills,” cognitive skills are the underlying tools that enable kids to focus successfully, think, prioritize, plan, understand, visualize, remember, and solve problems. Those skills include auditory processing, visual processing, short and long-term memory, comprehension, logic, reasoning, and attention skills. If one of these skills isn’t as strong as the others, it ...

Today is National Left-hander’s Day and we’ve gathered some cool facts about being left-handed! 1. It’s estimated that 10% of the world is "southpaws." SOURCE: https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living-pictures/little-known-facts-about-lefthanders.aspx 2. Numerous student indicate that left-handed people are more prone to dyslexia, ADHD, and psychological disorders. SOURCE: https://blog.cheapism.com/facts-about-left-handed-people-17304/#close 3. Some animals appear to be left-handed. Kangaroos tend to favor ...

Today is Middle Child Day and we thought we’d share some of the common characteristics of middle children and how it might influence their personalities and relationships. According to Healthline, middle children: … have personalities that are often overhshadowed by older or younger siblings … are likely to be quiet and even-tempered because their personality has been ...

Today is National Sons and Daughters Day, the perfect time to address how your son and daughter may be manifesting learning disabilities differently, especially when it comes to attention-related issues. The first thing you need to understand is that learning disabilities often go hand in hand with attention struggles, which fall under the broad spectrum of ...

Most school supply lists are a pretty standard collection of notebooks, pencils, binders, and highlighters. But that doesn’t mean you can’t add a few upgrades to help your learner blossom this year! We’ve scoured the web to find some of the most unique and useful items to help your student with organization, time management, and ...

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day and we thought we’d share a list of brainy books to help get your kids into reading! All these books are available for purchase on Amazon.com, and some are available through your local library. 1. My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook For ages 7-12 $8.99 paperback Summary:  Take the ...

August 7 is National Mustard Day and the perfect time to share the benefits of turmeric, the plant that gives mustard its bright yellow color, and curcumin, an important compound in turmeric.  There’s plenty of research indicating that turmeric in general (an curcumin specifically) has anti-inflammatory properties. In animal studies, turmeric has been shown to ...

Typically, summer breaks mean late nights, sleeping in, a slower schedule, and less of a need to stay organized. Here are some tips to help you and your student get back into a routine for the fall school year: Start by gradually adopting a sleep schedule to best prepare your student. Teens tend to stay ...

Vivian Lenzen strengthened her brain skills at LearningRx Savage For Immediate Release– (Savage MN.)—LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest personal brain training company in the world, has announced the winner of its national brain training contest: 11-year-old Vivian Lenzen of Burnsville! Each year, LearningRx hosts a competition among its graduates across the United States to decide who ...

In honor of National Watermelon Day, we thought we’d share some of the brain-boosting benefits of the juicy giant fruit! Here are some facts about watermelon and ways it helps your brain function at any age: 1. The American Heart Association lists watermelon as a certified heart-healthy food. (Good heart health helps lower your risk ...