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The New Year is a perfect time to set meaningful goals that help teens take charge of their academic journey. Effective goal-setting can build confidence, improve organization, and lead to better grades. Instead of generic goals like “do better in school,” here are 10 practical, achievable goals teens can set to help them thrive in ...

As you research options, it is important to understand what sets LearningRx apart from other interventions. What is the LearningRx difference? We encourage you to diligently explore the options available to help your child or yourself but ask to see the peer-reviewed research conducted specifically on the intervention you are considering before making a decision.  Many programs ...

As you research options, it is important to understand what sets LearningRx apart from other interventions. What is the LearningRx difference? We encourage you to diligently explore the options available to help your child or yourself but ask to see the peer-reviewed research conducted specifically on the intervention you are considering before making a decision.  Many programs ...

As you research options, it is important to understand what sets LearningRx apart from other interventions. What is the LearningRx difference? We encourage you to diligently explore the options available to help your child or yourself but ask to see the peer-reviewed research conducted specifically on the intervention you are considering before making a decision.  Many programs ...

As the new year rolls in, it’s the perfect time for teens to set goals that encourage growth, independence, and confidence. While lofty aspirations like “get better grades” or “be more organized” are common, they can feel overwhelming and difficult to achieve without clear steps. Instead, let’s focus on practical, small goals that teens can ...

When it comes to helping your student set goals and intentions for the new year, it’s important to lay out practical, achievable steps that they can monitor for progress and schedule into their busy days. Instead of something like “do better on tests” or “get better grades,” practical goals need to dig deeper. What steps ...

In her book Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance, Angela Duckworth defines grit as “passion and perseverance for long-term goals.” Using examples, she lays out the argument that it’s tenacity—not IQ, talent, or luck—that weighs the most heavily in determining a person’s success.  For parents looking to help their student succeed in academics, athletics, ...

This holiday season, step away from the usual gift ideas and give something truly meaningful: give the gift of brain training. Whether it’s for a parent, child, or grandparent, investing in their underlying thinking skills is a beautiful gift that will benefit them long after the gift giving is over. Brain training involves exercises and ...

When deciding on a strategy to help a struggling student, it is important to understand the difference between training and tutoring.  For those seeking reading help, math help, attention help or general assistance with academics, tutoring is a common strategy.  But is that the ideal strategy in every circumstance?  It’s important to understand the difference between tutoring and ...

When deciding on a strategy to help a struggling student, it is important to understand the difference between tutoring and training.  For those seeking reading help, math help, attention help or general assistance with academics, tutoring is a common strategy.  But is that the ideal strategy in every circumstance?  It’s important to understand the difference between tutoring and training ...