Brain Training Articles & News, Page 145

Congratulations to Emily! Our first student feature for our 12 Days of Christmas! Read her story here.

This fall is anything but conventional. Juggling work and family is always a challenge but this year has forced countless parents into the additional role of distance-learning manager or teacher on top of everything else—and many parents and students are maxed out. If you’re struggling to manage distance learning and home life, you’re in good ...

Happy Thanksgiving! Our hope is that you spend time this weekend reflecting on the many blessing in your life. 2020 has been a challenging year, but there is much to be thankful for. At LearningRx in Woodbury, we are grateful for the families we have met this year. We are so thankful for those of ...

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! 2020 has been an interesting and trying year and I hope you take time to reflect on the positive – the people and moments this past year that you are thankful for. At LearningRx in Eagan, we are entering our 11th year in the Twin Cities. Wow! We love being ...

Some of the most important skills your child will need during their primary, secondary and college years (and likely beyond!) are solid test-taking skills. When these skills are lacking, students are easily frustrated with school and teachers and parents can wrongfully assume that they aren’t grasping the information they’re being taught. However, test taking requires ...

While some folks will be focused on Black Friday shopping this year, others will be celebrating November 27 as National Buy Nothing Day. LearningRx would like to suggest four alternative “gifts” that parents can give their children to help them get through life—not just the long Christmas break: 1. Responsibility. Coddling children does them a disservice ...

Since the 1930’s when Allen F. Morgenstern created a work simplification program and coined the idea of “working smarter, not harder,” this has been the battle cry of the American worker. But this concept does not just apply to people in the workforce. Students can also adopt techniques that allow them to work smarter, not ...

Thursday, November 19 is National Play Monopoly Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world, wants you to know about the brain-boosting benefits of the game. Of course, the game is fun and makes for a great night of family bonding, but it also boosts important cognitive skills, including strategy, ...

In order to set your child up for success in school, there are some important habits you can help your child develop. The habit of staying organized and managing time Students who succeed in their studies are organized and know how to plan ahead. They keep track of their books, notebooks, folders and papers. They ...

National award-winning children’s author, counselor, and parenting expert Julia Cook, M.S. has partnered with LearningRx to create a new book, “My Fantabulous Brain.” Why the book is needed: For many children, learning doesn’t come easy. They have trouble focusing, struggle with schoolwork, and can’t make sense of instructions. It’s common for these challenges to cause ...