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This interview with Dr. Ken Gibson, the founder and CEO of LearningRx, was shared again as an updated reprint on PioneerDaily.com. https://pioneerdaily.com/interview-with-dr-ken-gibson-founder-and-ceo-of-learningrx/

Many parents were already worried about the effects of school closures last spring. But as the 2020 school year began, we also realized that nothing was returning to “business as usual.” Whether your student is doing homeschooling, distance learning, in-person schooling or some hybrid mix, you may be starting to weigh the benefits of outside ...

ADDitude magazine’s guest blog, “5 Daily Rituals to Reduce Stress in Your ADHD House Right Now” has some great advice from Suzanne Allen, PSY.D. Regarding homeschooling and distance learning, Allen explains, “Stress has made these ‘spaces’ smaller, bringing about more yelling, more door slamming, and more intense emotions in quarantine. And with the another major ...

In the late 1980s, Dr. Neil Fleming identified a variety of learning styles which he categorized as the VARK model. (Other researchers and educators have identified additional learning styles, with some models indicating that there may be as many as 70!) The VARK Model The VARK model of learning styles is based on the following: ...

Most of us were new to distance learning when schools closed in the spring and because the concept was simply an interim fix, it felt chaotic for many parents, kids and teachers. This fall, many families are doing distance learning (either by choice or because it’s what their school is offering), once again bringing up ...

The 2020-2021 school year might be the most diverse yet in terms of how kids and teens will be learning. Whether you’re doing online classes, homeschooling, in-person learning or some hybrid mix, we’ve got some tips to help your student with homework and studying. 1. Encourage your study to keep a planner with assignments, quizzes ...

LearningRx Cary was one of the resources listed for homeschool help tips in Charlotte Parent magazine. https://www.charlotteparent.com/homeschool-helpers-in-charlotte-resources-for-the-coming-months/

Courtney Axline of LearningRx Cedar Rapids appeared on KCRG Channel 9 to discuss the “COVID Slide” and its impact on learning. https://www.kcrg.com/2020/08/05/local-tutors-seeing-covid-slide/

LearningRx Chandler will be hosting a series of cognitive skills training seminars for adults and children throughout the month. https://www.pearachutekids.com/course-details/162792/book/6102935

Michelle Hecker-Davis of LearningRx Chattanooga East appeared on News Channel 9 ABC to make a special announcement about the national brain training contest whose runner-up was trained at the Chattanooga East LearningRx center! https://newschannel9.com/this-n-that/recently-on-tnt/learning-rx-08-07-2020