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Johnny excelled in math – he was at the top of his class — but he struggled with reading and writing. As he entered 5th grade, his standardized test scores continued to show his reading struggles and his parents decided to take action. They were referred by friends to LearningRx vs. choosing the traditional tutoring ...

Johnny loved math and was very strong in this subject, but he struggled in reading fluency, comprehension and writing. His standardized test scores continued to show his reading struggles and finally, in 5th grade, his parents decided to take action. Johnny was receiving reading interventions in school – but they were not seeing improvement. Why ...

https://youtu.be/sUP4Q_PKCew Johnny really excelled in math, but he struggled in reading and writing. His parents hoped that he would “grow out of it” but his standardized test scores continued to show his reading struggles. Johnny was getting extra help in school – pulled out for focused reading interventions – but they were not seeing improvement. ...

Working memory is a critical cognitive skill that can directly impact your ability to function in daily life. Imagine what it would be like if you took in information and immediately lost it. Or imagine being in the middle of a task and completely forgetting what you’re supposed to be doing. And maybe you don’t ...

The holiday season can be full of overwhelm and stress—but it doesn’t have to be! Check out these 5 brain hacks to help you feel more confident and in control in this season (and beyond): #1: Use Memory Strategies Whether you’re remembering peoples’ names at a holiday party, trying to remember your to-do list, or ...

Whether it’s elementary standardized tests or college exams (or anything in between), test anxiety is a very real thing for a lot of students. They feel confident with the information. They do the work of studying. But when it comes to test day, it all goes out the window. They get nervous, they rush without ...

To take a leap of faith can be unsettling. Scary, even. Especially when it comes to a child who has fallen behind in school. That was the case for a San Antonio area family who chose to enroll their struggling student in a brain training program at LearningRx this fall. They began their family’s journey to easier learning somewhat skeptical.  Less than three months later, ...

A lot of people struggle with numbers, but not everyone struggles for the same reasons. If you typically struggle with math related tasks, your first priority may be getting math help. At the same time, you may be wondering: why is this happening?  Fear or apprehension about math is surprisingly common. From kids to adults, ...

Studying for exams can be stressful. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated, and these feelings often translate to lower grades and more frustration. Instead of gearing up for exam week with the same level of stress and dred, here are 3 tips for exam week to help you get better grades! 1. Prioritize ...

Looking for some unique gift ideas to give your kids this holiday season? Brainy gifts keep your child learning and building thinking skills in a way that is fun and engaging. Check out this quick roundup of 10 of our favorite games, puzzles, toys, and more for the kids on your list: Paint By Sticker ...