Brain Training Articles & News

Also known as “brain skills,” cognitive skills are the underlying tools that enable kids to focus successfully, think, prioritize, plan, understand, visualize, remember, and solve problems. Those skills include auditory processing, visual processing, short and long-term memory, comprehension, logic, reasoning, and attention skills. If one of these skills isn’t as strong as the others, it ...

August 9 is National Book Lovers Day and we thought we’d share a list of brainy books to help get your kids into reading! All these books are available for purchase on Amazon.com, and some are available through your local library. 1. My Fantabulous Brain by Julia Cook For ages 7-12 $8.99 paperback Summary:  Take the ...

Typically, summer breaks mean late nights, sleeping in, a slower schedule, and less of a need to stay organized. Here are some tips to help you and your student get back into a routine for the fall school year: Start by gradually adopting a sleep schedule to best prepare your student. Teens tend to stay ...

In honor of National Watermelon Day, we thought we’d share some of the brain-boosting benefits of the juicy giant fruit! Here are some facts about watermelon and ways it helps your brain function at any age: 1. The American Heart Association lists watermelon as a certified heart-healthy food. (Good heart health helps lower your risk ...

Worried about transitioning back to school after a year of online learning, isolation, and canceled extracurricular activities? LearningRx has some tips to help your student develop social skills to help them thrive this academic year: Look for opportunities to tour the school and attend grade-specific orientations before the start of the school year. Helping them ...

July 31 is National Avocado Day and since we now know that avocados can help protect brain health, we thought we’d share some of our favorite unique recipes that center around the nutrient-dense fruit! 1. Creamy Avocado Smoothie  https://www.loveandlemons.com/avocado-smoothie/ 2. Strawberry Basil Avocado Toast https://www.loveandlemons.com/strawberry-basil-avocado-toast/ 3. No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake https://chefsheilla.com/recipes/no-bake-avocado-lime-cheesecake/ 4. Chocolate Peanut Butter ...

Ready to help your child make this the best school year yet? We’ve got some tips to make the transition to the classroom easier and keep your student focused! 1. Ditch unnecessary technology during homework. Keep the focus on the task at hand by limited phones, tablets and computers, when possible. 2. Decide on a ...

July 22 is Hammock Day and other than napping, we can’t think of a better way to take advantage of the relaxing environment! If you’re the type who enjoys reading on a tablet, take note. We found some sites that offer countless ebooks for free! So pour yourself some iced tea and scroll through these ...

Today is Space Exploration Day and we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite space-related resources. From astronauts and planets to the moon and STEM engagement, these sites can help kids explore the great beyond: 1. NASA Kids Club https://www.nasa.gov/kidsclub/index.html Read about NASA’s missions, watch ultra high-def videos, explore STEM resources by grade level, ...

Looking for some fun craft ideas that won’t break the bank or require you to run to the store at all? We’ve got 6 ideas that allow you to work with items you probably already have around the house! 1. Create a board game. Glue or tape paper to a piece of cardboard and let kids ...