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In the intricate web of a child’s education, the partnership between parents and teachers plays a pivotal role in ensuring a successful learning journey. Parent-teacher collaboration is a helpful tool to give your child a leg-up in their academic and personal development. LearningRx recognizes the importance of this collaboration and encourages parents to take an ...

Working memory is a critical skill for life and learning. However, for many students especially, weakness in this area contributes to struggles in the classroom, on tests and assignments, and even at home. Everything we do goes through working memory, so it’s vital to identify where your child’s struggles may be and to train those ...

If you’ve noticed your child reading something—and then rereading it because they didn’t catch the gist the first time, there’s good news. There are things you can do at home to help strengthen your child’s reading comprehension.  To help you get started, we’ve put together some tips to help ensure your child is reading at ...

As a parent, it’s only natural to be invested in your child’s academic success. Keeping a close eye on their progress is crucial for understanding their strengths and areas that may need improvement. While report cards and parent-teacher conferences provide valuable insights, it’s essential to dig deeper into your child’s learning experience. Asking the right ...

Strong reading skills can yield a lifetime of benefits. Reading is crucial for learning, understanding, and remembering—and it’s shown to be a stress reliever, too! For those who struggle with this ability, reading help programs can have an enormous impact, giving readers the chance to discover new ideas and new worlds.  Reading isn’t just one ...

As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically. We invest time, effort, and resources into providing them with the best education possible. However, it’s not uncommon for children to develop strategies that make it appear as though they’ve mastered the material when, in reality, they might be relying on guesswork rather than genuine ...

As the winter season unfolds, many of us find ourselves bundled up indoors, seeking warmth and comfort. While the cozy atmosphere may tempt us to hibernate, it’s crucial to keep our minds active and engaged. Just as physical exercise is essential for maintaining a healthy body, mental fitness is vital for a sharp and agile ...

If you’re not family with the term, “executive function,” you’re not alone. Sometimes referred to as “the management system” of the brain, this skill set includes working memory, cognitive flexibility and inhibitory control (self-control). Working together, these skills help us do things like pay attention, plan, organize, prioritize and see goals through to completion.  Although ...

As we embark on a new year, it’s common to take the opportunity to set new goals and resolutions – especially within an area of struggle, frustration, or disappointment. For adults, the new objective may be to improve diet or exercise habits. For parents with a struggling child, this is often when they seek help ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can present unique challenges for children when it comes to focusing on tasks and activities. As parents and educators, it’s crucial to provide support and implement strategies that can help enhance their concentration and attention. Let’s jump into five effective ways to assist kids with ADHD in improving their focus, ...