What is a TBI, How Can it Affect the Brain and What Can Be Done to Boost Cognitive Skills? Posted on September 28, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when the brain is severely jarred or penetrated, causing damage to nerves and impairing function. The consequences of a TBI are determined by which parts of the brain sustain the injury. Anatomy of the brain The brain is divided into two hemispheres—the right hemisphere and the left hemisphere. …
The Well-Being Check-In: Academic/Cognitive Posted on September 16, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam With school officially underway, this is a good time for parents to check in on their children’s and teen’s academic and cognitive well-being. LearningRx, the world’s largest personal brain training company, has put together a simple guide to help parents better understand what’s working (and what’s not) now that school back in session. We’ve …
Back to School Concerns? | Posted on September 9, 2021June 2, 2022 by qiigocmsteam COVID-19 has majorly impacted everyone and kids perhaps more than anyone. Full or part-time distance learning, canceled or restricted sports and activities, less social interaction, family financial struggles, fear of the virus…the list goes on. It’s important to recognize that kids’ worlds were turned upside down overnight and most are still dealing with the effects …
How to set your child up for success in the coming school year! Posted on August 13, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Worried about organization and memory issues going into the school year? These tips may help: Organization is a major key to educational success. As a parent, one of your most important roles when it comes to facilitating your child’s education is helping them come up with a system for staying organized. This year, getting organized …
Common Characteristics of a Middle Child Posted on August 12, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Today is Middle Child Day and we thought we’d share some of the common characteristics of middle children and how it might influence their personalities and relationships. According to Healthline, middle children: … have personalities that are often overhshadowed by older or younger siblings … are likely to be quiet and even-tempered because their personality has been …
Disabilities can result from a TBI | Posted on August 6, 2021June 2, 2022 by qiigocmsteam A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a variety of physical, behavioral, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, which can vary depending on the severity and location of the injury as well as the health of the patient prior to injury. While many of these disabilities can be long-lasting, others can see significant improvement over time with the right …
Disabilities can result from a TBI | Posted on August 6, 2021June 2, 2022 by qiigocmsteam A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can cause a variety of physical, behavioral, sensory, and cognitive disabilities, which can vary depending on the severity and location of the injury as well as the health of the patient prior to injury. While many of these disabilities can be long-lasting, others can see significant improvement over time with …
The 4 Core Cognitive Components of Efficient Math Performance Posted on July 13, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam July 13 is “Embrace Your Geekness” Day and LearningRx is all about removing the negative stigma from the term “geek” AND reminding parents that there’s no such thing as being destined to have math struggles. While genetics can certainly play a role in learning challenges, such as dyscalculia (a fancy word for “trouble with numbers”), …
3 Ways Personal Brain Training May Help Improve Your Game Play Posted on July 8, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Today, July 8, is National Video Game Day (not to be confused with Video Games Day, which falls on September 12) and we think it’s the perfect time to point out 3 ways that personal brain training may actually help you improve your game play! Today we’re focusing on three specific cognitive skills, the challenges …
4 FAQs About Personal Brain Training Posted on July 7, 2021June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam When people come to LearningRx for the first time, they typically have a lot of questions. It’s understandable, as we offer a unique service that’s very different than tutoring, brain games, or brain-focused apps. Here are four of the most commonly asked questions we get: 1. How is personal brain training different from tutoring? One …