5 Tips to Prepare for the Return to School Posted on August 4, 2022January 31, 2023 by Wendy Burt So, what can parents do to best prepare their students for a return to the classroom and all that entails? We’ve got five tips to help you get organized, build a routine, and reduce the risk of problems when the first day of school finally does become a reality.
Adult Learning Disabilities and Thriving with Neurodiversity Posted on July 29, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Having adult learning disabilities impacts all areas of life, from confidence to peer relationships to workplace performance. Whether you were diagnosed as a child or have more recently suspected you may fall into this category, it can be helpful to identify where you struggle most and why it is happening. A learning disability is no …
School Readiness: How to Help Your Young Kids Get Ready to Learn Posted on July 22, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall School readiness for our 5-7 year olds is a big deal. Your baby is just starting out on a 12+ year adventure into formal schooling, and there’s no way to know what’s going to go well and what is going to be a struggle. While many researchers agree that social and emotional readiness should be …
Signs of ADHD and How to Improve Focus Posted on July 13, 2022June 8, 2023 by Leanne More and more kids are being diagnosed with ADHD every year. According to the CDC, nearly 10% of kids have one of the 3 main presentations of ADHD (and that may be a conservative estimate). Boys are more likely to be diagnosed, but in many cases, this may be because it presents so differently. Keep …
17 Healthy Picnic Brain Foods for Kids Posted on July 8, 2022June 8, 2023 by Wendy Burt We’re sharing a list of 17 healthy snacks that can boost developing brains. Best of all, most of which can be eaten with your fingers!
5 Family Game Night Favorites to Improve Reading Skills Posted on July 6, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus If your child reads below grade level or struggles with sounding out words, comprehension, or fluency, playing games may be a great way to help them get a boost! Reading and spelling are complex skills that require a network of cognitive skills. But if your child struggles in any of these areas, these tasks will …
6 Summer Learning Red Flags to Watch for in Your Kids Posted on July 4, 2022June 8, 2023 by Dargan Coggeshall Our kids are always learning. Whether it’s in formal school, camps, or just the day-to-day life of being a kid, learning never stops because cognitive skills are constantly working to process new stimuli. Everything from problem-solving amongst friends at the pool to reading road signs as you drive to the beach counts as summer learning …
The 411 on LearningRx’s Brain Booster Program for Adults Posted on June 30, 2022January 31, 2023 by Wendy Burt very passing birthday, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. In fact, we now know that neuroplasticity—the brain’s ability to change at any age—can be used to our advantage. And that’s exactly why we created our Brain Booster programs.
Simple Habits That Improve Brain Function Posted on June 29, 2022June 8, 2023 by Maureen Loftus From childhood through your aging years, keeping your brain function in tip-top shape and supporting sharp thinking are important aspects of your whole-body wellness. The things you do daily can help you feel sharp, capable, and confident—or confused and frustrated. For kids, these are habits that are important to instill early so they can develop …
Is online personal brain training right for your student? Posted on June 28, 2022July 11, 2022 by Wendy Burt Maybe you’ve looked into LearningRx only to find that you don’t live near a center. Or perhaps your student just feels more comfortable at home, or you couldn’t attend in-center personal brain training due to scheduling conflicts. Whatever the reason, we have some good news: LearningRx now offers online brain training.