Brain Training Articles & News, Page 57

How many times have you heard a mom say, ‘I just have this feeling in my gut’ about her child? Experts say a mother’s intuition is a thing – especially when it comes to the child’s well-being. For one mom living in San Antonio, Texas, this “hunch” was so powerful, it led her to make ...

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 ...

When kids race home from school, the last thing on their minds is more studying. It’s no surprise, then, that homework can be a trial for many households. For lots of parents, tutoring feels like a familiar solution, but it’s not always the one that works. When choosing homework help, your child’s struggles may dictate ...

Self-esteem is at the foundation of a child’s healthy development, and it’s crucial to foster it from an early age. However, it’s not always easy to do so, especially as kids and teens face many challenges and pressures in today’s world. But there are many things parents, caregivers, and educators can do to begin building ...

Helping our kids become more confident can be an uphill battle. The world we live in has increasing expectations and speed that is making kids more anxious and unsure of themselves. Instead of just having a positive outlook, how can we foster deep confidence in kids of all ages?  Building cognitive skills is an important ...

Reading provides a host of benefits for us. It engages several cognitive processes to integrate written information and language comprehension. It activates various parts of the brain, including the frontal lobe (attention, reasoning, language comprehension), temporal lobes (memory), parietal lobes (language processing), occipital lobes (visual processing), and cerebellum (motor control related to visual processing). Reading ...

Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body. Its system of neurons, neurochemicals, and core skills govern every other part of your body AND the way you are able to interact with the world around you. Doing some simple things can help keep your brain healthy so that, whether you’re 5 ...

We’ve talked many times about how brain training improves cognitive skills and the positive effects that can have on school performance. But did you know that brain training can also boost confidence? It’s true—numerous studies report that confidence is the number one benefit of brain training. LearningRx’s brain training programs help strengthen the cognitive skills ...

Your brain is one of the most important organs in your body. It controls everything from your movements and emotions to your thoughts and memories. Keeping your brain healthy and functioning well is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. But you might be surprised to learn that some of the things you do every ...

When it comes to approaching reading struggles, it’s critical that you build a solid foundation. Brain training can be a useful tool for struggling readers as it can help improve cognitive skills that are essential for reading, such as attention, focus, processing speed, memory, phonological awareness, and working memory. Without these skills, even good reading instruction ...