Brain Training Articles & News

If we look hard enough, most of us can find some benefits to our current e-learning situation: no worries about bullying, easier mornings, flexible schedules, and homework in pajamas—to name a few. Still, online learning has its moments of distractions, confusion and all-around overwhelming chaos, all of which can lead to procrastination. But ADDitude Magazine has put ...

Edutopia has a great article recommending activities for elementary-aged kids that incorporate speaking and listening, math, science, art, drama, reading and writing. From puppet shows and composing songs to setting up a poetry coffeehouse, these ideas aren’t just fun for the kids; they’re parent-friendly too! Check out the 5 ideas here: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-home-learning-experiences-elementary-grades?fbclid=IwAR2Jujt2hy-RI1kvpgWqusSej0Nz35fqnTUGTwDlwV64reMuQlRdfNvJEAs

ADDitude Magazine has a great article on "Schooling Kids with ADHD from Home" and we’ve been sharing the tips over the last couple weeks. Tip #10 comes from the idea that every child is unique and yet it’s still possible to create a learning experience without squelching individuality. If your child loves to cook, why ...

ADDitude Magazine has a great article about schooling kids with ADHD from home that includes 11 tips for parents.  Tip #9 is "Take things one day at a time" and the publication encourages parents to celebrate learning victories as you go, rewarding progress—no matter how small. This advice also includes resisting the urge to compare ...

Curious how virtual one-on-one brain training works? Check out one of our LearningRx students in action—getting personalized brain training from the comfort and safety of her home! https://youtu.be/tJ_OpdCqMRY

It’s “Train Your Brain Tuesday!” In this weeks episode, Kim Hanson, CEO of LearningRx Brain Training, demonstrates brain training exercises that kids ages 5 and up can do on their own, with their siblings, or with the entire family! These FUN, challenging activities can all be done with common items you have around the house. ...

ADDitude Magazine has some great advice for parents looking to support their children’s learning at home. Here is tip #4: Embrace Minecraft. It may seem counterintuitive to encourage kids to play on technology, but, as one parent explained, Minecraft can help teach math, science and history. According to the article on AdditudeMag.com, the mom would ...

ADDitude Magazine has some great advice for parents looking to support their children’s learning at home. Here is tip #3: Make learning a game. Kids and teens are motivated to learn when they’re having fun; the trick is figuring out how to incorporate games, prizes and other motivational tools into homework and instruction. Try rewarding ...

ADDitude Magazine has some great advice for parents looking to support their children’s learning at home. Here is tip #2: If your child gets stressed, take a break. If your child appears to get overly anxious, fidgety or stressed during homework that they don’t “get,” just take a break. You can always return to the ...

Kim Hanson, a former elementary school teacher and mother of four, never anticipated the day when families with school-age children would lack the tools they need to keep their kids’ brains active in the midst of a national stay-at-home lockdown. “My heart goes out to the 55 million kids whose daily school lessons have shifted ...