Brain Training Articles & News, Page 41

At LearningRx, we’re often asked about the difference between one-on-one brain training and working with a tutor. When students need dedicated assistance with learning, both of these solutions can offer tremendous support. But they’re very different in their approach and intended outcomes. Below, we’ll do an in-depth review of how each of these options works. ...

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and spending time with family and friends. But it’s also a time when kids can lose some of the reading skills they gained during the school year. Reading over the summer is one of the easiest and most guaranteed ways to keep up their cognitive momentum and keep ...

Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and mood. There is no cure for dementia, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk of developing it. These include making healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and getting enough sleep. Here are 4 changes ...

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As the school year comes to a close and summer break approaches, it’s important to think about ways to keep students engaged in learning during their time off. According to research, students can lose between 25-30% of their school year learning during the summer months, a phenomenon known as the “summer slide.” Fortunately, there are ...

You read to your child from the time they are babies, and when they start school you have this amazing excitement for them: they’re going to learn to read, too! Reading is such a powerful tool not only for education, but also for personal development, enjoyment, relaxation, and expansion. But then something happens… Your kids ...

Does math stress you (or your kids) out? Are math homework sessions filled with dread, tears of frustration, or outbursts that leave you questioning whether it’s really worth it to push through? Math anxiety is extremely common, and kids often express this tension about math in ways that make it seem hard to overcome. Building ...

When students need reading help, it’s sometimes because an underlying issue is the culprit. Last month, we looked at visual processing—and how challenges with this cognitive skill can result in difficulties in reading and other subjects. This month, we’ll look at a few common signs that a learner is struggling with this issue.   First of ...

Spelling struggles are extremely common. The English language doesn’t do us any favors with its abundance of spelling “rules” and exceptions, but for kids especially, grasping accurate and confident spelling skills can feel unreachable. While in the digital age most spelling mistakes are fixed by autocorrect or that squiggly red line that pops up under ...

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. People with ADHD often struggle with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Because of the ways the ADHD brain is wired differently, positive reinforcement is a crucial aspect of managing the more challenging aspects of this disorder.  What Is Positive Reinforcement? Firstly, ...