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Does math stress you (or your kids) out? Are math homework sessions filled with dread, tears of frustration, or outbursts that leave you questioning whether it’s really worth it to push through? Math anxiety is extremely common, and kids often express this tension about math in ways that make it seem hard to overcome. Building ...

Brain Training builds confidence and that’s what all of us want our kids to have. We want them to grow into confident, grow into capable adults. But, building confidence can often seem like a challenge – especially for anyone who is naturally hard on themselves or who struggle more than peers. Thus, identifying areas where ...

We want our kids to grow into confident, capable adults, but building confidence can often seem like a challenge. Especially for kids who are naturally hard on themselves or who struggle more than peers in some areas, identifying areas where you can build confidence is so important.  While brain training is typically primarily a tool ...

Helping our kids become more confident can be an uphill battle. The world we live in has increasing expectations and speed that is making kids more anxious and unsure of themselves. Instead of just having a positive outlook, how can we foster deep confidence in kids of all ages?  Building cognitive skills is an important ...

We’ve talked many times about how brain training improves cognitive skills and the positive effects that can have on school performance. But did you know that brain training can also boost confidence? It’s true—numerous studies report that confidence is the number one benefit of brain training. LearningRx’s brain training programs help strengthen the cognitive skills ...

Did you know that dyslexia affects 5-15% of all Americans? That’s somewhere between 14.5-43.5 million people in the U.S. alone. This common diagnosis is often thrown around in conversations among parents when kids reverse letters or struggle with reading, but do you really understand what it is? What Is Dyslexia Really? Dyslexia isn’t just letter ...

We all want to raise strong, independent kids who feel comfortable in their own skin. These mentally strong kids are able to bounce back when things get hard and are driven to succeed. The way you praise your kids either fosters this growth or sets standards and expectations that are not healthy long-term.  Here are ...

Kids with low reading confidence often struggle, especially if they feel like they are behind their peers. The ability to read impacts every area of school and life, but for many kids, it is a constant source of frustration or embarrassment.  Reading confidence is not necessarily complete mastery. Instead, think of it as their ability ...

Raising confident kids is important in the world we live in. Your child’s self-esteem is going to be tested at every turn, from the first day of school to scrolling their Instagram feeds. If you can start out the school year with intentions to build up your child’s confidence and self-esteem, they will be more ...

Clients approach us at LearningRx for help in a variety of situations. Maybe it’s reading or math struggles, maybe it’s a new learning disability diagnosis and they just need some guidance, or maybe it’s trouble with attention and focus that is holding their child back. Whatever brings people into the doors, one of the most ...