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Cognitive skills like processing speed, memory, attention, and reasoning are all interconnected. A bottleneck in any of them creates a ripple effect across academics, even in subjects where your child is naturally strong.

This is why our approach is so important... we're not just teaching coping strategies to work around weak skills; we're building the skills themselves so learning can become easier, faster, and better.

Why does “hurry up” feel like the most-said phrase in your house?

When a child has slow processing speed, it can look like they're not trying, not paying attention, or not motivated... when really, their brain is in overdrive just to keep up.

Here are some of the signs & implications of slow processing speed & what to do about it: https://shorturl.at/SqZXr

Smart but Slow: Understanding Kids with Slow Processing Speed - LearningRx Brain Training Is your bright child slow to finish work or answer questions? Learn what slow processing speed really looks like at home and school.

Tired of just building in reminders & systems to make sure things get done? What if focus and memory could *actually* be stronger to begin with?

When we accommodate learning struggles or weak cognitive skills, we make do with what we have. At LearningRx, we work on building up our cognitive capacity so the brain is better able to focus, remember, and learn—with or without these external supports.

If a child is just struggling in one subject, a tutor might be helpful.

But when it's persistent and shows up in more than one subject or part of life, that's a major signal that the issue is cognitive, not content-based.

At LearningRx we work on the skills that underlie our ability to think and learn, regardless of the subject, school type, or context.



*Results from a past client; individual outcomes may vary, but ask us about our research and outcomes!

You ask your child to do three things: put their backpack away, wash their hands, and come to the table for dinner.

Two minutes later, you find them in the living room, backpack still on, hands unwashed, completely absorbed in something else.

You might assume they weren't listening. But there's a good chance they were listening and simply couldn't hold onto all three instructions long enough to act on them.

That's working memory. And for a lot of kids who struggle in school, it's at the center of everything.

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Here's what we'd ask instead...

"WHY is my child not grasping reading, even with lots of practice and support?"

Because the reality is whether you homeschool or they go to traditional school, they're getting plenty of opportunities to practice reading. And if reading was going to improve with practice, it would have by now.

Sometimes it takes more than practice; it takes training.

Think of it like learning an instrument. Practice matters, but it's the intensity, repetition, constant challenge, and accountability that really helps you excel.

Improving reading skills happens the same way.

At LearningRx, we have a targeted reading training program that addresses the real reasons kids struggle to grasp reading (memory, attention, auditory processing, or other cognitive skill weaknesses).

Instead of just "more practice" this summer, we can give you a clear plan to improve the brain behind reading so it becomes easier to grasp in the first place.

sat down with Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Dopamine Kids and Hunt, Gather, Parent, to talk about something that changes the way we think about the power struggles we face with our kids around screens, snacks, and habits...

Dopamine isn't about pleasure. It's about wanting.

And once you understand that difference, the battles start to make a lot more sense (and so does the way forward).

They talk through real, practical ways to help your kids want the things that are actually good for them, without the power struggles.

🎧 New episode is live now; listen wherever you get your podcasts!

All readers occasionally re-read: for emphasis, because they got distracted, or because the material is genuinely complex.

The concern is when re-reading is habitual: when your child almost always needs multiple passes to understand something, regardless of the difficulty level.

Here's what could be going on under the surface (and what you can do about it): https://shorturl.at/Wqq5B

Why Does My Child Have to Read Things Multiple Times? - LearningRx Brain Training If your child re-reads sentences, pages, or instructions over and over, there's a reason. Learn what's really going on and what you can do about it.