LearningRx Reston Blog

You may think of processing speed as just how quickly you’re able to complete a task, but the reality is that this skill impacts so many other areas of thinking and learning. It’s the “entry point” skill in your brain: everything you see, hear, touch, taste, smell, interpret from the world around you goes through ...

The teenage years are a crucial period of growth and development, setting the stage for a lifetime of achievements. As a parent or guardian, you play a pivotal role in helping your teenager navigate this transformative phase successfully. One of the most valuable skills you can instill in them is organization. By equipping them with ...

School avoidance is a complex issue that affects many students around the world. While it’s natural for some children to experience occasional reluctance or anxiety about attending school, persistent school avoidance can have a significant impact on a student’s academic progress, social development, and overall well-being. There are many reasons why kids try to avoid ...

If you’re considering tutoring services for your learner, it’s also worth exploring your other options for one-on-one assistance. At LearningRx Reston, we help students practice and hone their underlying brain skills, so they can get excited about learning again. While tutoring services can help students catch up if they’ve fallen behind, they may not always ...

The back-to-school season is filled with preparation. Supplies. Sports equipment. Schedule adjustments. The list goes on… But did you know that many parents forget THE MOST important thing that makes or breaks your kids’ ability to learn effectively in the new school year? Top-quality schools, the latest-and-greatest of school supplies, and extracurricular experiences only go ...

Worksheets are the last thing kids want to do during a break. You may be met with grumbles and eye rolls, but practicing math skills is still incredibly important even outside of school. Here are some ways to help students of all ages build math confidence and practice these skills without the tedium of math ...

It’s hard to believe that the school year is coming upon us again before we know it. If you’re starting to think of things you can do to re-engage your children’s brains before it kicks in, a summer journal is a great option! Spending a few minutes per day writing can help your kids: Benefits ...

Learning struggles can be easy to spot during the school year. Teachers send home notes. Grades suffer. The stress of school piles up. But for many kids, their learning struggles extend beyond the classroom. Summer is a great time to identify some of the real-life ways weak cognitive skills are impacting the way their brain ...

When you’re looking for one-on-one academic support in Reston, you may discover two different options: tutoring and brain training. What’s the difference between these two types of programs? And what’s the right choice for you or your learner? At LearningRx Reston, these are some of the most common questions we receive. Different students struggle with ...

For years, we’ve been seeing the outcomes of ReadRx training for families in our local areas. Non-readers have come to love reading. Comprehension has grown. Reading becomes fun and less daunting. Kids finally *get it* after years of trial and error and various programs. But despite how great these personal experiences are, we are excited ...