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When it comes to neurodiversity, learners and their parents can face an uphill battle in finding the right support. Whether you’re exploring tutoring or alternatives like brain training, it’s only natural to worry about your options. Before you dive too deep into one type of support or another, it’s always helpful to remember that your ...

Everyone wants their kids to succeed at school, but that can sometimes take extra help. If your child is having a tough time in the classroom, you may be researching your options for outside support. One common answer is tutoring—but it’s not the only option, and for many students, it’s not the option that works ...

Whether your child is acing their assignments or they’re struggling to maintain their grades, summertime learning can benefit any learner. This kind of one-on-one assistance—including tutoring and brain training—can offer critical support to any student, no matter their grades or learning abilities. Every kid needs a bit of a break from textbooks and homework. A ...

At LearningRx, we’re often asked about the difference between one-on-one brain training and working with a tutor. When students need dedicated assistance with learning, both of these solutions can offer tremendous support. But they’re very different in their approach and intended outcomes. Below, we’ll do an in-depth review of how each of these options works. ...

Homework is a daily battle for many students. Some learners thrive at school but procrastinate when they get home. Others find themselves struggling in a particular subject. Whatever the case, plenty of kids and teens can benefit from homework help.  For many learners, homework requires a whole different set of skills than what they use ...

So, what can parents do to best prepare their students for a return to the classroom and all that entails? We’ve got five tips to help you get organized, build a routine, and reduce the risk of problems when the first day of school finally does become a reality.

 One of the most frequently asked questions we get when parents contact LearningRx is, “What’s the difference between brain training and tutoring?” The question comes from both parents who are considering tutoring and those who have tried it with little or no results. We understand! Certainly, no one wants to invest more time and money ...

We understand why there’s some hesitancy to try personal brain training if other interventions for learning, reading, or memory struggles haven’t worked. After all, the definition of insanity is "doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Factor in the amount of time and money required to try tutoring, brain games, or ...

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 ...

November 8 is National Parents as Teachers Day and with 2.6 million kids having switched to homeschooling since the pandemic began, the observance seems more relevant than ever. For many parents, being thrown into homeschooling without much preparation was tough enough. But consider, too, that many of those parents had to continue working from home ...