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Study skills can often feel like an inherent ability: you either have it or you don’t. But in reality, effective habits for studying are cultivated and strengthened over time. They can be improved by brain training and other types of one-on-one support. And they have an outsized impact on a learner’s ability to move through ...

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For many parents, the older your children get, the less they want to discuss their day. By the time they’re teens, asking “How was your day?” on the ride home from school or at the dinner table might be met with a shrug and the ever-popular “Fine.” But engaging your child in conversation can provide ...

Almost every family struggles with homework challenges at some point. Sometimes, parents end up as frustrated as their kids or teens, feeling like they constantly have to “nag” their student to get through even the simplest assignments. Here are 10 tips to help ensure the process is as smooth as possible: 1. Set up a ...

When Kya first came to the LearningRx center in Owatonna, Minnesota, she was struggling to stay alert in school and had challenges with organization and time management. The basketball player was struggling to complete assignments and tests. A Brain Skills Assessment helped pinpoint which cognitive skills needed to be worked on, and using the results ...

This year, Inclusive Schools Week is December 6-12 and the theme is "Rebuilding Our Inclusive Community Together."  Since it began in 2001, the celebration has noted the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, especially those who are marginalized. Which members of the student ...

When Eme found herself struggling with math skills and other school-related issues, Eme took the initiative to talk to her parents and ask for help. She was losing confidence and didn’t enjoy school or homework. She often gave up when things were "too difficult" for her. After completing her one-on-one brain training program with LearningRx ...

This year, American Education Week is November 15-19 and each day has its own theme: Monday, November 15: Kickoff Day Tuesday, November 16: Family Day Wednesday, November 17: Education Support Professionals Day Thursday, November 18: Educator for a Day Friday, November 19: Substitute Educators Day How can you get involved in supporting and advocating for ...

When Sahara’s parents enrolled her at LearningRx Staunton-Harrisonburg, they were concerned about her poor grades at school, her challenges with organization and test-taking and the transition she was making after leaving a homeschool setting to attend a traditional school.  "If she thought she couldn’t do something, she convinced herself that she couldn’t do it," says ...

November 9 is Young Reader’s Day and we’ve put together 9 tips to help parents develop and encourage reading with their young children. 1. Re-read books. This is not to discourage you from reading new books, but rather to build confidence, fluency and comprehension. 2. Show excitement for trips to the library or bookstore. If ...