LearningRx Staunton Harrisonburg Blog

The holiday season is here, and maybe you’re looking for some fresh games, toys, and gift ideas for some of the people on your list! The Smart Mom’s Toybox is our collection of some of our favorite new (and old) games, toys, books, or activities that are exciting for kids and adults—and boost brain skills, ...

Strengthening cognitive skills as an adult is an important piece in protecting your brain function as you age. Research shows that mental stimulation is one of the biggest factors in protecting your brain as you age, and brain training’s targeted approach offers some unique benefits. If you suspect a family member or yourself to be ...

Do you ever go into parent-teacher conferences and struggle to even know what questions to ask? Of course there are some obvious ones, but especially if your child is in the “average” group, it can be hard to get enough info from their teacher to really help you keep a pulse on how their learning ...

Learning disabilities can pose significant challenges for children as they navigate their academic journeys. While these challenges may vary depending on the specific learning disability, a common thread often exists in the form of weak cognitive skills. Cognitive skills are the brain-based abilities that enable us to process information, think, learn, and solve problems. In ...

As the new school year ramps up, the hustle and bustle of academic life is once again upon us. For teenagers, juggling classes, assignments, extracurricular activities, and social commitments can be quite overwhelming. Here are some tips to set them up for success and help your teen feel like they can stay organized and study ...

Visual processing is a critical skill for reading, comprehension, math and many other areas of learning. When you hear that term you may just think about your child’s eyesight, but the reality of this skill is much more complex. Visual processing is essentially what happens to the information your eyes send to your brain. If ...

We all want our kids to thrive in learning environments, but often there are things that get in the way. Whether it’s overwhelming classroom environments, lack of confidence, or other concerns, many teens tend to shut down or react negatively to school. This response isn’t obstinance or bad behavior—in almost every case, it’s a coping ...

Your child’s resilience is their ability to bounce back in the face of adversity. While you may think of things like violence, bullying, sickness, and other big-life crises as adversity, the truth is that it can be much smaller than that.  Learning struggles can be an adversity. Chronic stress can be an adversity. If your ...

Learning struggles are a primary source of stress for kids. While you may think that they’re just “not trying,” are “lazy” or are just behind because of the state of schools, there are real biological reasons that kids who struggle in school feel inept and unprepared for what their days require of them. Building your ...

Logic skills are the building blocks of rational thinking and critical reasoning. They enable us to analyze problems, draw valid conclusions, and make sound decisions. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or an individual striving for personal growth, honing your logic skills can significantly enhance your cognitive abilities and make decision-making, critical thinking, and learning ...