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For many families, homework time feels like a daily battlefield. Tears, frustration, procrastination, and endless negotiations can make even the simplest assignments drag on for hours. While it’s normal for kids to resist homework occasionally, persistent struggles may signal something deeper—cognitive skill weaknesses that make learning harder than it should be. Common Homework Struggles and ...

If you’ve started exploring brain training sessions with LearningRx, you may be wondering what to expect with our programs. How do they differ from tutoring? How can they benefit younger or older learners? Today, we’ll take a look at all those questions and more, with a deep dive into our one-on-one training programs!  Before we ...

Watching your child struggle with reading can be heartbreaking. You see them trying their best, but the words don’t seem to click and they remain below grade level. Homework takes twice as long as it should, frustration leads to tears, and their confidence takes a hit every time they’re asked to read aloud. You’ve tried ...

For many students, test day brings stress, frustration, and disappointing results—especially for kids who struggle with focus and memory. It’s not that they don’t know the material; it’s that their brain seems to betray them when it matters most. Information they studied disappears, distractions take over, and time runs out before they finish. If this ...

Thanks to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), March has been “Music In Our Schools Month” for 40 years. The designation aims to increase awareness of the benefits of high-quality music education programs in U.S. schools and support equitable access to these programs.  If your child has been thinking about taking up an instrument—whether ...

To gain a full understanding of poor test performance, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test taking. Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying and ...

If you or a loved one struggles with test taking, it’s important to understand the root cause of poor test performance. Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying and ...

If you or a loved one struggles with test taking, it’s important to understand the link between cognitive skills and test performance.   Why do some students excel on tests and others struggle?  Is it just related to how effectively they study?  Of course, preparing for a test is critical, but often a student will spend time studying ...

What is brain training, and how can it benefit you? At LearningRx, we offer training programs for learners of all ages—including kids, teens, and adults. We know that learning is an experience that lasts a lifetime. Through our dynamic, one-on-one programs, we help students from every walk of life to tap into their love of ...

Reading is an essential skill for academic success and lifelong learning. But for some students, reading can be a frustrating challenge. Early detection of reading struggles is critical to provide effective support and prevent long-term academic setbacks. Here are five warning signs of reading struggles, what they might mean, and practical ways to help your ...