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Math is one of those subjects that divides people. Either you’re a “math person” or you’re not. You love it or you hate it. Whichever camp you fall into, having a child who struggles with math can be overwhelming at times. Homework sessions are tear-filled, they just don’t “get it” no matter how many times ...

Math anxiety is a common problem among students of all ages and can affect their performance and self-esteem in the subject. Some estimates show that even a majority of people report feeling some level of anxiousness surrounding math-related tasks. This fear doesn’t just impact math class, either. It can trickle into real-life situations where math ...

Are you a “math person” or not? These kinds of questions have divided classrooms, schools, professional development meetings, and workplaces into the math people and the “not-math” people. Math anxiety is a very real thing among people of all ages, but what is it really (and how can you overcome it)? What is Math Anxiety? ...

Reading offers a lifetime of benefits, creating a path to knowledge, discovery, and imagination. Strong reading skills are particularly important for classroom learning. But how can you encourage your kid to become a reader? What kind of reading help makes a difference? Humans have been reading for millennia. But, thanks to MRI research, science has ...

Rosa struggled with reading and math from a young age.  Her parents and teachers worked with Rosa but they were not seeing improvement.  Rosa disliked reading and homework time was frustrating because the work was so hard for her. By why did she struggle so much?   Rosa’s parents decided to seek help from LearningRx and she completed an ...

Recovering from a traumatic brain injury (TBI), can be a scary time full of uncertainties. How much damage has been done? What effects will it have? To what extent is recovery possible? When it comes to TBI and the brain, there are a number of ways a brain injury can affect the brain and its ...

As we embark on new endeavors and set goals for ourselves, it can be disheartening when we don’t see progress right away. But the truth is, progress often comes in small increments, and it can be hard to see the bigger picture when we’re focused on the day-to-day. In homeschool circles especially, this question of ...

Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to perform mathematical operations and solve mathematical problems. Some people will call it “math dyslexia” because of the similar ways it impacts learning, just in a different subject area. Despite its prevalence, there are many misconceptions about dyscalculia that hinder individuals from receiving the support ...

We want our kids to grow into confident, capable adults, but building confidence can often seem like a challenge. Especially for kids who are naturally hard on themselves or who struggle more than peers in some areas, identifying areas where you can build confidence is so important.  While brain training is typically primarily a tool ...

Chances are you’ve heard at least one of these before (and to be honest, maybe you’ve even said them). While well-intentioned, often, adhering to any of these reading myths can hold your child back from growing in his or her reading skills as quickly or as easily as possible. Reading Myths You May Have Heard ...