LearningRx Harrisonburg

11/13/2025

When our kids get to the teen years and we see them struggling with self-doubt, poor motivation, or an unwillingness to think about the future, it can be scary and overwhelming to know how to help them.

Check out this video to hear from Andrew's parents about the shifts they saw in their son as a result of brain training with LearningRx.

Not only did schoolwork get easier and grades get better, but he was more able to balance work and school, make future plans, and believe that he does have options and is capable of doing hard things!

If you are wondering if your teen is just "unwilling," we'd challenge you to consider 👉 what if it's because they just don't have strong enough cognitive tools for the tasks that are being asked of them?

At LearningRx, we can help you find out what is at the root of the struggle—and how to help them build the skills to become more confident learners.



*Results are from a past client. Every brain is unique, so you or your loved ones may or may not achieve the same outcomes. Learn more about our research and results on our website!

11/12/2025

🎁 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎁

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Timeless Toys to bring you the 2025 Smart Mom’s Toybox Giveaway — packed with over $80 worth of hand-selected brain-boosting games and toys, a $20 Timeless Toys gift card, and more fun surprises! 🧠✨

Here’s how to enter:
1️⃣ Comment below and tell us which item you’re most excited to try out! (see the list below)
2️⃣ Tag a friend who loves smart games and toys as much as you do.
3️⃣ Follow both our page and Timeless Toys

⭐ Bonus: Share this post to your profile for an extra entry!

Here's a sneak peek at what's in the basket:

🎁Shut the Box game
🎁Okay, Genius game
🎁Instant Insanity puzzle
🎁Origami Farm craft book
🎁Paint By Sticker - Zoo Animals
🎁Triominos game
🎁And more!

Don’t miss out on this local collaboration made to make playtime and Christmas shopping smart and fun! 💡💜

The giveaway will close on November 21st, and the randomly selected winner will need to pick up the prize basket at our LearningRx Harrisonburg office before December 5th.

(Head to our website to see the whole 2025 Smart Mom's Toybox with over 30 ideas for smart games, toys, and gifts for everyone on your list!)

Toys

Giveaway is in no way affiliated with Meta. Winners must be local to Harrisonburg, VA, to pick up the prize. We will never ask you for personal information online, and you can call our office any time with questions.

11/10/2025

Our annual roundup of brainy favorites is here! 🎁🎅🎄🧠

This year we're super excited to bring you a Smart Mom's Toybox in collaboration with two incredible local toy stores: Timeless Toys and Pufferbellies Toys & Books. We worked together to come up with a list that will give you inspiration for everyone on your list (or maybe even to just refresh your own game closet! 😉)

We're grateful for the chance to partner with other local small businesses to develop this resource. Shop local AND shop smart this Christmas season! Check out what made the list: https://www.learningrx.com/staunton-harrisonburg/2025-smart-moms-toybox/

11/07/2025

When kids are choppy readers, it can lead to issues with comprehension (not to mention just feeling super frustrated & overwhelmed)...

While more reading instruction is a good thing, there are some strategic things you can do to really hone in on building reading fluency for your kids.

Read more about each of these in our blog: https://www.learningrx.com/harrisonburg/ways-to-improve-reading-fluency-for-choppy-or-reluctant-readers/

11/06/2025

What if everything we thought we knew about education was designed for a world that no longer exists? 🤯🤔

Matt Bowman, founder of OpenEd and international bestselling author, joins Dr. Amy and Sandy on this episode of Podcast to challenge the foundations of traditional education and offer a refreshingly practical alternative for today’s families.

If you're feeling like something's just not right in your child's educational experience, this episode may open up a world of possibilities that you didn't even know where out there 👉 https://www.thebrainymoms.com/2025/10/06/open-education-homeschooling-matt-bowman/

11/05/2025

Lack of fluency while reading is one of the big reasons why kids dislike it or struggle with comprehension.

👉When reading is labored or filled with constant stops and starts, it's hard to get the big picture of what's going on (and none of us enjoy doing things when we're fighting for progress every step of the way)!

If you have a choppy or reluctant reader, here are some tips to help build fluency & confidence with reading: https://www.learningrx.com/harrisonburg/blog/ways-to-improve-reading-fluency/

Looking for ways to improve reading fluency? Choppy, slow, or disinterested reading all come down to this...

11/03/2025

As a parent, there are few things more frustrating than watching your child work hard, put in the hours, and still fall short of the grades they’re aiming for. You’ve seen them study for the test, spend extra time on assignments, maybe even work with a tutor—yet the report card doesn’t reflect their effort.

👉 And you’re left wondering: Why isn’t all this hard work paying off?

Read more about what's probably happening under the surface: https://www.learningrx.com/staunton-harrisonburg/good-effort-good-grades/

10/31/2025

As an adult with ADHD, you may be resigned to believing that you're always going to struggle, or that certain paths are just going to remain out of reach.

👉But what if that didn't have to be true?

Check out the confidence Stephanie was able to step into as she invested in herself to address the concerns that had been holding her back personally and professionally.

✨She saw the transformation happening in her two neurodivergent kids, and she wanted it for herself, too!

It's never too late to build brain skills. You are worthy of feeling like you CAN do hard things and chase after your dreams! 🚀🧠💐



*Results are from a past client. Every brain is unique, so you or your loved ones may or may not achieve the same outcomes. Read more about our research and results on our website!

10/30/2025

It's not just about grades and academics. At LearningRx, we help educate parents on the ways weaknesses in cognitive skills like reasoning, working memory, and processing skills could also drive struggles like...

🧠Emotional outbursts and dysregulation
🧠Trouble following multi-step instructions
🧠Feeling overwhelmed or easily frustrated
🧠Difficulties with conversations or social situations
🧠And more.

We use our brain not just for learning, but also for feeling. If your child is struggling to function or keep up, it's critical to find out why.



📽️Dr. Amy Moore, cognitive psychologist and director of psychology & research for LearningRx and host of podcast.

10/29/2025

Real growth happens when we give ourselves the freedom to fail.
..When we stop taking ourselves so seriously and open up to the surprises that life provides for us.
..When we pursue joy and curiosity—not out of duty but out of delight.

So many of our kids have lost the "spark" that drives this inner motivation to learn way too early by being told they're "failing" or "not enough."

If we can reignite that confidence and joy in learning, there's no greater gift we can give them for their future.

10/27/2025

Every student leaves their mark on our hearts (and our walls) at LearningRx Staunton & Harrisonburg! 🧠😍

There's nothing better than getting to celebrate amazing progress with grads like these. 🎓🎉

10/24/2025

When a child struggles with reading, focus, or learning, the hardest part isn’t just the grades—it’s the confidence, motivation, and joy they lose along the way. 💔

At LearningRx, we don’t just help kids cope. We strengthen the brain skills that make learning possible—and our approach has helped school feel easier, confidence grow, and kids start to believe in themselves again. 🌟

👉 Ready to see what’s possible for your child? Start with a cognitive skills assessment today.



*Results are from past clients. Every brain is unique, so you or your loved ones may or may not achieve the same outcomes. Learn more about our research and results on our website.