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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 ...

Ask any parent who has picked up their 13-year-old from school about the fastest way to dead-end a conversation and you’re sure to get the same response from the majority: “Ask them how school was.” After school questions can lead to either a major freeze-out OR the potential of deeper questions. For most of us, the ...

Students with learning disabilities often receive labels. They are defined by what they struggle with, and many schools move them through the system without really digging deeper and answering the question: “Why?” As parents, it’s our job to make sure our kids are receiving the support they need in order to reach their fullest potential. ...

Fabian and Mary Kay sought out LearningRx when their son, Nathan, was going into 8th grade.  Nathan had consistently struggled in school. He had difficulties with reading, writing and attention. His parents biggest concern was that he was frustrated and hated school.  Given he was approaching high school, they were desperate to see improvement.  He lacked confidence ...

Fabian and Mary Kay sought out LearningRx when their son, Nathan, was going into 8th grade.  Nathan had consistently struggled in school. He had difficulties with reading, writing and attention. His parents biggest concern was that he was frustrated and hated school.  Given he was approaching high school, they were desperate to see improvement.  He lacked confidence ...

Fabian and Mary Kay sought out LearningRx when their son, Nathan, was going into 8th grade.  Nathan had consistently struggled in school. He had difficulties with reading, writing and attention. His parents biggest concern was that he was frustrated and hated school.  Given he was approaching high school, they were desperate to see improvement.  He lacked confidence ...

It’s not surprising that many kids put off homework for as long as possible. When they get home from school, dealing with more school is probably the last thing on their minds! But over time, this can affect their learning, as well as their progress in school. So when is it worth worrying about—and when ...

Do you know how to study? Do you know how to help your child study? Whether or not you feel confident in this area, many of us hold onto beliefs about studying that may or may not actually be helpful. There are many helpful study strategies out there, but let’s unpack a few studying myths ...

Receiving a learning disability diagnosis for your child can be disheartening. With these struggles now “officially” pinned to your child (sometimes for life), you may begin to wonder what power you have. When so much feels out of your control, there are things you can do as parents, guardians, or educators to support kids after ...

Learning is a unique journey, filled with its own set of challenges and triumphs. For individuals who face learning struggles, whether in school or everyday life, finding effective solutions becomes a top priority. Two prominent approaches that have gained attention in the field of education and cognitive training are accommodations and root-cause intervention.Let’s delve into ...