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Attention skills are important for success in school and in life. They allow us to focus on a task at hand, ignore distractions, and remember important information. For kids with ADHD especially, building attention skills can feel daunting. Games are a great tool to approach this skill weakness in a way that is low-pressure and ...

When students struggle with attention issues (or ADHD) it often undermines their abilities and mutes how intelligent they are.  That’s because attention is the gateway to engaging key skills like logic and reasoning, which is a very strong skill for many students who struggle with attention and focus issues.   So why do some students struggle with ...

Having an attention deficit as a child has its challenges in the classroom and in social settings, but often these struggles can be amplified when a teen goes to college. Suddenly they’re out of the structured school day followed by scheduled practices, homework, and family time, and these teens/young adults are left to their own ...

Almost every family struggles with homework challenges at some point. Sometimes, parents end up as frustrated as their kids or teens, feeling like they constantly have to “nag” their student to get through even the simplest assignments. Here are 10 tips to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible: 1. Set up a ...

When Kya first came to the LearningRx center in Owatonna, Minnesota, she was struggling to stay alert in school and had challenges with organization and time management. The basketball player was struggling to complete assignments and tests. A Brain Skills Assessment helped pinpoint which cognitive skills needed to be worked on, and using the results ...

Many people incorrectly assuming that LearningRx only offers one-on-one brain training to children and teens. But the truth is that we’ve worked with thousands of adult to help turn today’s weaknesses into tomorrow’s strengths! Why do adults come to LearningRx for personal brain training? Some adults and seniors that come to LearningRx simply want to ...

December 5 is International Ninja Day and LearningRx is celebrating the informal definition of the word: "a person who excels in a particular skill or activity." When families come to LearningRx, we often learn that the child or teen has had their confidence deflated by labels—some informally, some with an official diagnosis. These students (and their ...

When Eme found herself struggling with math skills and other school-related issues, Eme took the initiative to talk to her parents and ask for help. She was losing confidence and didn’t enjoy school or homework. She often gave up when things were "too difficult" for her. After completing her one-on-one brain training program with LearningRx ...

Every year during the week of Thanksgiving, families across the country celebrate National Game and Puzzle Week by breaking out their favorite boards games, jigsaw puzzles, and card games. It’s the perfect way to not only pass some time during the long holiday break from school, but also keep everyone’s brain engaged! That’s because different ...

Today is National Play Monopoly Day and LearningRx (www.LearningRx.com), the largest one-on-one brain training company in the world, wants you to know about the brain-boosting benefits of the game. Of course, the game is fun and makes for a great night of family bonding, but it also boosts important cognitive skills, including strategy, planning, attention, math ...