Brain Training Articles & News, Page 57

When you hear something one time and store it away as a memory, you have one reference point with which to draw out that fact. But the more organization of thought, the more connections to prior knowledge, and the more vivid you are with your memory strategies, the more “threads” you will have connected to ...

When kids and teens race home from school, it’s hard to pivot back to learning. Plenty of students struggle to complete their homework. So, when is it time to enlist homework help? And how do you know what type of support your child needs? Students of all ages may need support in the following situations: ...

As a parent, you want to see your child thrive in school. However, even the brightest kidscan sometimes find themselves struggling academically. It’s hard to know what interventions might bemost effective for your student’s particular challenges. Some parents end up tossing timeand money at the first option that presents itself. Unfortunately, your first, or even ...

If you are a parent of a struggling student, it can be hard to watch them fight day-in and day-out on things that “should come naturally.” After all, aren’t schools equipped to help all learners succeed? Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Even in our local area, schools are slipping behind national averages on ...

When you approach teaching a new learner how to read, where do you usually start?  Do you begin by reading simple books and working through each word?   Or do you introduce each letter in the alphabet and the sound it makes?  Both of these approaches seem sound, right?  While approaches like the ones listed ...

The way kids learn to read—and the best ways for teachers and reading interventions to meet these needs—has been studied and researched for decades. The clear winner continues to be structured literacy. This approach is not a specific program or curriculum. Instead, structured literacy addresses HOW reading instruction should be delivered and WHAT the priorities ...

We all want to feel sharp, energized, and healthy as we get older. However, with conditions like dementia on the rise, it can be hard to know what the future holds. While there is no one “miracle” way to reduce risk of dementia, here are some tips that research shows to be effective: #1: Skip ...

Lily had huge success improving her reading, math and attention skills so when her little brother, Sully, was entering first grade and struggling with reading fluency and comprehension, they enrolled Sully. The root cause of these difficulties was memory. He recently completed his LearningRx training, and he has seen huge improvements in these areas. Watch ...

The ability to efficiently and accurately recall information is so important for learning. Whether it’s learning to read, learning a new job, studying for exams, or learning the names of people you just met, here are some memory tips and tricks for you to try. The Big Picture: Protect Your Brain Health Memory and recall ...

“I’m just not good at math.” How many times have you heard that? Some people seem to have a natural aptitude for numbers and equations, while others can’t help but struggle. For those who have a tough time, math help can redefine what’s possible. That’s true for kids as well as teens—and adults, too. Parents ...