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Watching your child struggle with reading can be heartbreaking. You see them trying their best, but the words don’t seem to click and they remain below grade level. Homework takes twice as long as it should, frustration leads to tears, and their confidence takes a hit every time they’re asked to read aloud. You’ve tried ...

For many students, test day brings stress, frustration, and disappointing results—especially for kids who struggle with focus and memory. It’s not that they don’t know the material; it’s that their brain seems to betray them when it matters most. Information they studied disappears, distractions take over, and time runs out before they finish. If this ...

Thanks to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), March has been “Music In Our Schools Month” for 40 years. The designation aims to increase awareness of the benefits of high-quality music education programs in U.S. schools and support equitable access to these programs.  If your child has been thinking about taking up an instrument—whether ...

To gain a full understanding of poor test performance, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test taking. Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying and ...

If you or a loved one struggles with test taking, it’s important to understand the root cause of poor test performance. Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying and ...

If you or a loved one struggles with test taking, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test performance.   Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying ...

What is brain training, and how can it benefit you? At LearningRx, we offer training programs for learners of all ages—including kids, teens, and adults. We know that learning is an experience that lasts a lifetime. Through our dynamic, one-on-one programs, we help students from every walk of life to tap into their love of ...

Reading is an essential skill for academic success and lifelong learning. But for some students, reading can be a frustrating challenge. Early detection of reading struggles is critical to provide effective support and prevent long-term academic setbacks. Here are five warning signs of reading struggles, what they might mean, and practical ways to help your ...

When children struggle with schoolwork, it’s natural for parents to wonder why. Is it a lack of focus? A gap in foundational knowledge? Or could it be something deeper, like a learning disability? Understanding the root cause of learning challenges can feel like solving a complex puzzle. That’s where cognitive assessments come in. Cognitive assessments ...

There are different types of learning assessments for your child.  If your child is struggling in school, you may be encouraged to get an assessment to help discern how to help and better understand what is happening. But do you need an assessment that provides a diagnosis like ADHD or dyslexia or a cognitive skills assessment? ...