Top Signs Your Child Needs Brain Training Posted on August 24, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus If your child struggles this school year, you may be looking into options for ways to help them catch up (or even get ahead). While tutoring can be helpful in certain situations, for many struggling learners, brain training is what is truly going to help them bridge the gap to become successful! Here are some …
Study Skills and Habits for All Ages Posted on August 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Susie McDaniel Being smart isn’t always enough to help kids succeed in school. Sometimes academic struggles are indicative of an underlying learning struggle. (Yes, even smart kids can have one or more weak cognitive skills that keep them from living up to their full potential.) If you’ve already confirmed through a cognitive skills assessment that your child …
From Time Management to Sleep and Nutrition, 7 Tips for a Better School Year Posted on August 19, 2022June 8, 2023 by Amy Judge The new school year is upon us, and for most families that means big changes to their day-to-day schedule. Kids will be in school all day, head to sports or other extracurricular activities afterward, then hit the books in the evening to get their homework done. This is a big shift from the laid-back days …
The Science of Reading & What It’s Missing Posted on August 19, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall The way kids learn to read has been debated for decades. There’s been a “reading war” happening in schools and research centers. The outcome is a long string of reading struggles that put kids behind where they should be. As research converges on THE best way to teach reading, the hope is that more and …
Brain Training for Seniors Posted on August 18, 2022June 8, 2023 by Wendy Burt Do you know a senior adult who’s looking to boost their cognitive performance? Check out our latest blog about LearningRx’s personal brain training programs and find out how our graduates have made significant gains in working memory, long-term memory and attention.
What Makes Kids Mentally Strong? Posted on August 17, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus Mentally strong kids are confident in their own worth and value and are not as easily swayed by peer pressure, hard circumstances, or failures. Instead of succumbing to negative thoughts, mentally strong kids are resilient and able to see the big picture of what really matters. Raising mentally strong kids can seem daunting. Different personalities, …
8 Tips for Managing Homework Posted on August 15, 2022June 8, 2023 by Susie McDaniel For many parents, the start of a new school year brings with it concerns about homework. If last year’s academics turned into a battle of the wills, tear-filled moments of frustration, or worries about self-esteem, you’re not alone! Even the smartest students can feel overwhelmed at the thought of sitting down to complete nightly projects, …
Back to School: What Lots of Families Forget Posted on August 12, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Your back to school lists are filled with new supplies, backpacks, sports equipment, and other various things… but did you know that many parents forget THE MOST important thing that makes or breaks your kids’ success in the school year? You can send your child to a top-quality school, equip them with the latest and …
Characteristics of a Middle Child (and how to support them!) Posted on August 11, 2022June 8, 2023 by Wendy Burt While every family environment will create different circumstances and relationships, here are some of the generalizations that can affect a middle child’s personality:
5 Ways to Build Your Child’s Reading Confidence Posted on August 10, 2022June 8, 2023 by Sandra Zamalis Kids with low reading confidence often struggle, especially if they feel like they are behind their peers. The ability to read impacts every area of school and life, but for many kids, it is a constant source of frustration or embarrassment. Reading confidence is not necessarily complete mastery. Instead, think of it as their ability …