Brain Training Articles & News

During the pandemic, LearningRx had to adapt on the fly. We quickly launched live, 1-on-1 brain training for students who couldn’t attend in-person training at our centers. Just like our in-person brain training, these 1-on-1 e-learning programs are designed to target and strengthen your student’s unique cognitive weaknesses and learning struggles. And all programs start ...

One of the questions we get the most is, "What’s the difference between tutoring and LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training?" Although tutoring can be very beneficial in some instances—such as when a student misses a lot of class due to an illness, injury or family move–it doesn’t always help the root cause of the problem. That’s ...

May 7 is National Barrier Awareness Day and LearningRx is sharing some of the myths about learning disabilities and how to overcome learning barriers. Myth #1: Smart kids can’t have a learning disability. The truth: A learning disability can impact the way children of average to above average intelligence receive, process, or express information. It impacts their ability ...

Did you know that there are 3 types of ADHD? They fall into the following categories: INATTENTION Has low “attention to detail” skills, tending to produce work that shows careless mistakes and is messy Can be easily distracted by small noises and sights that would escape the notice of most people Has difficulty maintaining attention on a ...

Whether your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or your teen is still struggling to pass classes in high school, you’ve probably researched (or even tried!) several ways to help them. Might we suggest a tool that targets and trains the root cause of learning struggles? LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training. LearningRx has a helpful tool ...

Focus is something we all need to accomplish big and small tasks in all areas of our lives…and it’s something we often take for granted. But for teenagers and college students struggling with attention issues, it can seem like an insurmountable hurdle that keeps them from accomplishing daily tasks and reaching their goals. Symptoms of ...

Engaging books for teenagers! Looking for some good suggestions to encourage a teen to pick up a book and read? Well, keep reading, there a several great recommendations below.  Jill, I, and our trainers frequently get asked about our recommendations for books for kids at various reading levels. One of the areas that is hardest ...

March 15 is “Everything You Think is Wrong” Day and LearningRx is sharing three myths about learning disabilities: 1. Tutoring is the only way to help kids with learning disabilities. Why it’s false: Much like accommodations, tutoring doesn’t get to the root cause of most learning disabilities. Studies show most learning disabilities are rooted in ...

March 14 is Einstein’s birthday and LearningRx has just the giveaway for the occasion! Parents can download a free copy of "Unlock the Einstein Inside: Applying New Brain Science to Wake Up the Smart in Your Child" by visiting https://www.unlocktheeinsteininside.com/.  The book explains how any child can learn easier, think faster, and perform better in and out ...

Twin Cities Live recently aired this story about Ashley, a young woman who found a new love for learning after completing a LearningRx 1-on-1 brain training program in Savage, Minnesota. not only did she feel more confident and eager to learn, but also her friends and family noticed a difference in her cognitive abilities! Watch ...