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November is National Adoption Month and while the general purpose of the celebration is to raise awareness about the need for adoptive families for children and youth in foster care, it’s also an apropos time to express ways to support adopted children with learning disabilities. A research brief published on the “Institute for Family Studies” found ...

October 20 is National Youth Confidence Day and LearningRx, the largest personal brain training company in the world, has some tips to help you boost your child or teen’s confidence if they’re struggling in school. 1. Focus on effort and other types of success. Not every success looks like an A on a test or ...

Students with a learning struggle are often given labels that affect their confidence and can leave parents feeling guilty or ashamed that they haven’t done enough to address the problem. Words and phrases like “dyslexic” and “ADHD” can pigeonhole kids and teens (and adults!) into categories that make them feel broken or less than. But ...

In the late 1980s, Dr. Neil Fleming identified the VARK model of learning styles. Although other educators and research have identified as many as 70 learning styles, the four that VARK focused on were as follows: Visual: You learn well when aided by images, pictures, and spatial organization of elements Auditory: You learn well when aided by ...

If you’re an avid reader, you know there’s nothing like curling up with a good book, a blanket, and a cup of tea on a crisp fall day. We’ve checked with Brightly, whose tagline "Raise Kids Who Love to Read" aligns with LearningRx’s mission to help kids, teens and adults live up to their fullest ...

ACT: American College Testing What it is: A national college admissions exam ADD/ADHD: Attention Deficit/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder What it is: A learning struggle associated with weak attention skills – and sometimes accompanied by hyperactivity AP: Advanced Placement What it is: College-level curriculum offered in high school ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorders What it is: Complex ...

For parents of struggling learners, it’s sometimes hard to know where to start when it comes to choosing the right assessment. To help you navigate next steps, we’re sharing information about five types of learning-related assessments. While there are other types of learning-related assessments, these are some of the most common. Remember, the most important part ...

With a few weeks of school under your belt, now is a good time to gauge your child’s or teen’s physical health and determine if they’re starting the academic year off with good habits. Don’t worry if there are still some speed bumps in this transitional time. You can always make tweaks to bedtimes, homework ...

There are a lot of reasons kids struggle with motivation when it comes to school but rarely do they have to do with laziness! Kids that are bored in class, have learning struggles, or just feel uncomfortable participating in class can all face unique challenges when it comes to staying focused, active and inspired. Don’t ...

Every school year can bring its own challenges but this year is likely to add a few more. From hybrid learning and loneliness to academics and bullying, there is a lot kids could face in a time where nothing feels certain. Here are some tips to help your kids handle difficult situations at school. 1. ...