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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. ...

  With school officially underway, this is a good time for parents to check in on their children’s and teen’s academic and cognitive well-being. LearningRx, the world’s largest personal brain training company, has put together a simple guide to help parents better understand what’s working (and what’s not) now that school back in session. We’ve ...

Most students are a few weeks into the school year, making this an opportune time for parents to check in on their children’s and teen’s emotional and social well-being. LearningRx, the world’s largest personal brain training company, has put together a simple guide to help parents better understand what’s working (and what’s not) now that ...

Choosing an after-school activity for your child or teen can feel overwhelming. And while logistical factors—such as budget, availability, and transportation—will certainly need to come into play, it’s vital that you first assess your child’s interests, strengths and weakness, and hopes. Here are some considerations to help you find the right after-school activity for your ...

Many parents incorrectly assume that a child or teen with ADHD will simply outgrow it. Although some children who exhibit hyperactivity may no longer display it in adulthood, that doesn’t mean they’ve outgrown their attention struggles. As CHADD explains: “Even those adults who are no longer displaying ADHD symptoms are still experiencing the brain differences ...

You’ve probably hear of both “brain training” and “play therapy,” but you may not fully understand the difference between the two. Both can be incredibly beneficial to children, but they’re actually very different. Play therapy Similar to counseling for adults, play therapy helps children 3 to 12 process their emotions and/or express any problems to ...

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 ...

Today is Middle Child Day and we thought we’d share some of the common characteristics of middle children and how it might influence their personalities and relationships. According to Healthline, middle children: … have personalities that are often overhshadowed by older or younger siblings … are likely to be quiet and even-tempered because their personality has been ...

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 ...

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 ...