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It’s not always easy to determine how your student is performing in school. Although poor grades may be one of the more obvious signs, parents may assume their child or teen just isn’t putting in enough effort. After all, you know your student is smart. The only explanation that makes sense is that they’re just ...

Test anxiety is a very real fear among kids, teens, and adults. Whether it’s your 3rd grade standardized tests, the SATs, college exams, or professional certifications, testing can be a huge source of fear and stress for many people. Why is this? Why do we freeze up and forget everything we knew so well the ...

This year, Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6 and if you’re looking for some unique ways to help demonstrate your appreciation for teachers, we’ve compiled a list of affordable gift ideas. 1. A Personalized Teacher Tote Order a tote bag with your teacher’s name on it and fill it with school supplies or snacks. $17.49 ...

It was an honor for LearningRx Costa Mesa-Irvine’s owner Noha Marwan to be invited to coach Egypt’s Taekwondo National team as they prepare for their upcoming World competition in Korea! Noha’s talk entitled “The Power of Your Mind” was part of the team’s preparation. Mindset is everything when it comes to success in sports, the ...

Age-related memory loss is normal, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can do about it. Brain training improves memory by strengthening core cognitive skills.

“These labels do not define your loved one and LearningRx can help!” At LearningRx, we specialize in one-on-one cognitive training for all ages.  Although we do not diagnose, we work with many individuals who come to us with an existing diagnosis .  Our goal is to uncover the “learner beneath the label” as we leverage the principle ...

 What would you do if your student had all A’s except for a D in history? Chances are, you’d try to get to the bottom of the issue.   Maybe they’re bored by the subject matter or the class is right after lunch and they’re falling asleep. Perhaps it’s the last class of the day and ...

Helping your teen become more confident is an important role in this stage of parenting. As your “baby” gets ready to head off to college or the workplace, are they prepared to stand up to the stress and changes that are ahead? Are they confident enough to admit fault, learn from mistakes, and take steps ...

Like many parents, you may be wondering if your student is living up to their full potential. On one hand, you’ve witnessed your child’s intelligence, creativity, and wit over the years. But on the other hand, you’ve seen some struggles with grades, argued over unfinished (or unsubmitted) homework, and been to enough parent-teacher meetings to ...

When your child is learning a new skill, how do you maximize retention of information and minimize that feeling of defeat? It can become difficult, especially when hammering at those unfamiliar, but crucial tasks such as learning to read or memorizing multiplication tables. But don’t stress— there is help.         The first step is to shift ...