ADHD Help in ADD & ADHD Help in Having ADHD can be a bit like having a superpower – one that sparks amazing levels of creativity and energy. But ADHD can also make it difficult to focus and concentrate, ignore distractions, and control impulses. The good news? Attention skills can be strengthened with the right kind of ADHD …
Johnny loved Math – reading? Not so much! But why? Posted on December 7, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder 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 …
Johnny excelled in math, but his reading? Why so different? Posted on December 7, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder 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. …
What Really Causes Test Anxiety? Posted on December 2, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall 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 …
Struggling Student Makes All A’s with Brain Training Posted on December 1, 2022June 8, 2023 by Erin Kirwan 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, …
Top 10 Brainy Gifts for Kids Posted on November 30, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus 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 …
Wish You Could Get More Done in a Day? 5 Tips to Be More Productive Posted on November 25, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Do you ever have those days where you feel like you accomplished nothing? You wrap up your work day and your list is just as long (if not longer) than it was when you started. Getting yourself organized and motivated is often the biggest barrier to productivity, but there are some daily habits you can …
Brainy Holiday Activities to Try This Winter Posted on November 23, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis The holiday season is here, and with it comes more family time. Instead of just turning to holiday movies (even though they are pretty great too), here are 5 fun holiday activities to try this year! These will help you connect with family members, whether it’s your kids or extended family, AND exercise some brain …
Can Brain Training Help Working Memory? Posted on November 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Carrie Maybe you’re mad at yourself for misplacing items or leaving things behind. Maybe you’re frustrated when a big project goes sideways. When you want to improve your working memory, brain training can help you target this cognitive skill. But what is working memory, anyway? Working memory is sometimes confused with short-term memory, but these two …
From Student to Trainer. Lily’s amazing transformation! Posted on November 11, 2022June 8, 2023 by Rich Frieder Lily’s parents knew she was smart – her logic was over the 90th percentile! However, school was difficult and often overwhelming especially in the higher grade levels of high school and college. Her parents knew they needed to help Lily. Lily’s assessment detailed that she had strong skills, but her working memory and processing speed were lagging. These lower skills …