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LearningRx works with kids and adults of all ages, training the cognitive skills the brain uses to t

When memory, attention, reading, or comprehension skills are weak, learning and life can be harder than they need to be for children and adults. At LearningRx, our brain training programs target and train these weak skills using a series of intense (but fun!) mental exercises that work on the way the brain learns, thinks, remembers, and performs. Clients work one-on-one with their own personal brain trainer, which is a big part of what makes us so unique and our results so effective.

03/26/2026

When brain skills improve, it's amazing to watch what else gets unlocked. 🔓🧠💪

We're celebrating big with this young man and the hard work he put into his program.

Individual outcomes may vary. Read more about our research and results on our website!

03/20/2026

Motivation isn’t just willpower.

It’s connected to:
🧠Executive function
🧠Attention
🧠Emotional regulation
🧠Confidence
🧠Feeling like you're capable of success.

If starting feels hard, finishing feels impossible, and every assignment turns into a power struggle, the issue may not be discipline or interest.

It may be brain-based.

When we understand the brain skills that drive struggles with thinking and learning, we can equip our kids with the right tools they need.

All week we've been talking about the brain behind the struggle, and if you're ready to find out which weak skills are at the root of your child's learning challenges, call us today to schedule your next step.

03/19/2026

When kids avoid hard things, it’s easy to assume they’re being lazy, defiant, or unmotivated.

But sometimes the real issue is weak reasoning skills. 🧠

Reasoning is the brain’s ability to figure things out: connecting ideas, recognizing patterns, solving problems, and making sense of new information. When this skill is weak, challenging tasks can feel confusing and overwhelming.

So instead of leaning in, many kids will:
• shut down
• avoid difficult work
• say “I can’t do it” before they even try
• get frustrated quickly
• rely on memorizing instead of understanding

During Brain Awareness Week, we’re highlighting The Brain Behind the Struggle, because when we understand the cognitive skills behind learning and behavior, we can respond with better solutions.

At LearningRx, we train the underlying brain skills that make learning possible, including reasoning, working memory, attention, and processing speed. When those skills get stronger, kids don’t just work harder; they’re finally able to think through challenges with confidence.

03/19/2026

Reasoning is the brain’s ability to:
🧩See patterns
🧩Connect ideas
🧩Think through next steps
🧩Solve new problems independently
🧩Think flexibly and evaluate alternatives

When it’s weak, tasks often feel too big, too unpredictable, or too impossible.

That “I don’t know” response you get when something feels hard?
Sometimes it really means, “I don’t know how to think through this.”

Shutting down is often a form of self-protection because they feel stressed and incapable, not defiance.

Understanding gaps in skills like reasoning helps us respond with clarity instead of conflict. This is our mission with this brain behind the struggle emphasis for 👉 that you will walk away with more curiosity, empathy, and understanding for the challenges you're navigating with your child every day.

03/18/2026

Slow processing speed isn’t just a “school problem.” It can show up everywhere in life. 🧠

Kids with slow processing speed may know the answer but struggle to keep up with the pace of the world around them.

You might notice it when they:
• take longer to finish tests or homework
• need extra time to respond in conversations
• struggle to keep up in fast-paced sports
• feel overwhelmed while driving or learning to drive
• fall behind at work when tasks pile up
• get labeled as “spacey,” “slow,” or “unmotivated”

But here’s the truth: slow processing speed isn’t about intelligence. It’s about efficiency in the brain.

For Brain Awareness Week, we’re highlighting The Brain Behind the Struggle. When the brain processes information more slowly, everyday situations can feel stressful and discouraging.

The good news? Processing speed is a trainable cognitive skill. At LearningRx, our one-on-one brain training programs target the underlying skills that power learning and performance (like processing speed, attention, and working memory) so people of all ages can think faster, learn easier, and perform better.

03/18/2026

"Hurry up!" doesn't help kids with slow processing speed move faster.

Processing speed is how quickly the brain takes in information, makes sense of it, and responds. When it’s slower, you might see:
⚡Homework that should take minutes dragging into hours
⚡Needing extra time to complete tests
⚡A child who understands the material but can’t show it
⚡Avoidance because their brain just get overloaded

Many smart kids doubt themselves or fall behind because their brain just takes longer to process.

👉But processing speed is a skill, and skills can be strengthened!

When we recognize the brain behind the struggle, we can stop pushing harder and start supporting smarter.

At LearningRx, we train skills like processing speed with targeted mental exercises that have been shown to drive improvements for kids and adults. Call us today to learn more!

03/17/2026

Sometimes what looks like a behavior problem… is actually a brain skill problem. 🧠

When working memory is weak, kids (and adults!) may struggle to hold onto instructions, remember what they just heard, or manage their emotions when things feel overwhelming. From the outside, it can look like not listening, not trying, or overreacting. But often, it’s simply that the brain is working harder than it should.

During Brain Awareness Week, we’re highlighting The Brain Behind the Struggle, because understanding why learning and behavior challenges happen is the first step toward helping.

At LearningRx, we target the underlying cognitive skills that power learning and self-regulation, including working memory, attention, and processing speed. When those skills get stronger, everyday challenges (at school, at work, and at home) can get easier.

03/17/2026

Working memory is the brain’s mental sticky note. 📝

If it’s weak, your child might:
🧠Forget multi-step directions partway through
🧠Lose their place while reading
🧠Start a math problem and forget what they were solving
🧠Get overwhelmed by tasks that feel too big or complex

To parents, it often looks like they're making "careless mistakes." But the reality is, the brain's "sticky notes" are just peeling off too quickly.

When the brain can’t hold onto information long enough to use it, frustration builds fast and kids may seem like they struggle to pay attention, when really it's weak working memory at the root.

This week we're diving into the brain behind the struggle, because when we understand the brain skills that drive the behavior and learning challenges we're seeing, we're better equipped to find the supports that are actually going to make a difference.

03/16/2026

When you see a child who can't focus, often you jump to: "You just need to be more motivated and try harder!" But as cognitive psychologist Dr. Amy Moore shares here, attention problems aren't so straightforward.

Often what we see: the inattention, impulsivity, day-dreaming, or lack of focus...
.. is actually rooted in something much deeper.

Distractions aren't just external things we have to manage. When we understand what's at the root of our child's inability to focus or engage, we can have better understanding and tools to help them succeed.

This Week, we're unpacking The Brain Behind the Struggle. Follow along for more brain-based explanations for the challenges you or your loved ones might be facing!

03/16/2026

When attention is weak, you might see:
👉Half-finished assignments
👉Constant redirection and reminders
👉Emotional meltdowns during homework
👉A child who seems “lazy” but isn’t

Before we label it as attitude, it’s worth asking: What if their brain is working harder than we realize and they just can't keep up?

For Brain Awareness Week, we’re pulling back the curtain on ✨the brain behind the struggle✨. When we understand the skill and what's truly at the root of the challenges our kids are facing every day, we change the way we support them.

And that changes everything.

Follow along for more brain-based insights into the biggest learning challenges we hear about from parents like you!

03/12/2026

It takes more than exposure to raise confident, eloquent writers—and Andrew Pudewa from the Institute of Excellence in Writing has fascinating insights into what it takes to build writing as a skill, not just as a form of self-expression.

If you have a kid who hates writing or always "doesn't know what to write," don't miss this episode! Andrew and dive into what's going on when kids struggle to write, what instruction has to happen on the front end to make kids confident writers, and why we need to treat writing more like a skill (like learning an instrument).

Listen here or on your favorite podcast platform: https://www.thebrainymoms.com/2026/01/19/writing-advice-andrew-pudewa/

02/26/2026

From "I'm not good at reading" to not being able to put down a book...

From "I can't focus" to being engaged and excited about learning...

From "school is too hard" to excelling...

These are the stories we have a front row seat to every day, and we wouldn't want it any other way. 🥳😍🧠💪

*Individual outcomes may vary, but we'd love to connect with you to hear your goals and share how we can help!

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