Investing in Your Child’s Future With the Woodlands Learningrx

Investing in Your Child’s Future

The Woodlands LearningRx suggests spending wisely to prepare for your child’s future

The costs to attend college are rising every year. According to CollegeBoard.com, the average price of tuition and fees is currently more than $7,600 a year for public universities, soaring to $27,000 annually for private schools.

“When parents are preparing to make that type of investment in their child’s higher education, there are steps they can take much earlier to ensure the college experience is successful,” Kim Bellini, owner and director of The Woodlands LearningRx, said.

One of the top priorities at the brain-training center is making sure that children reach their full potential, she explained.

“College is definitely part of that equation,” she said. “We want to do what we can to help families prepare.”

Bellini suggests that parents invest in the following tools before their children head to the university:

• Test prep materials. There are a number of ways to prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT – from online courses to workbooks, and even mobile apps.

• Tutoring. If your child missed an academic concept, Bellini said spending time reviewing that material with a tutor is a smart idea. A tutor can make a major difference for a child who needs to review specific lessons from the school year.

• Academic summer camps. For teens who want to keep their minds sharp year-round, she recommends attending a camp over the summer that is focused on science, math or writing.

• Pre-college programs. There are often on-campus programs that offer an academic advantage – like Advanced Placement classes or early college high schools. Look into ways your child can earn transferrable college credit before even graduating high school.

• Cognitive skills training. Building strong cognitive skills helps teens process and retain information – at school, work and in general. By identifying weak skills, trainers can create programs to help strengthen a student’s ability to understand concepts, build and retain information, and sharpen memory.

“Look for whatever academic boost your child needs to prepare for college – and make the investment now,” Bellini said. “If there are academic problems present, it’s best to address the situation before students face their challenging university years.”

The Woodlands LearningRx opened in 2008 offering one-on-one brain training programs for students of all ages, including children trying to ace their next exams, business people looking to succeed in the office and seniors wanting to maintain their mental prowess.

Located in its new home at 10857 Kuykendahl Road, Suite 240 in The Woodlands, the center offers one-on-one brain-training programs for clients of all ages, including programs that enhance students’ ability to learn, read and succeed in a broad range of academic and work-related challenges, as well as programs for senior citizens who want to stay sharp and improve their quality of life. To learn more about The Woodlands LearningRx, call (832) 482-3082 or visit learningrx.com/the-woodlands or woodlandsenespanol.com/directorios/perfil/learningrx-the-woodlands.


About LearningRx
LearningRx specializes in identifying and correcting the underlying cognitive skill deficiencies that keep people from achieving their full potential in school, business or life. The program was pioneered by Dr. Ken Gibson. Using a comprehensive skills assessment test and intensive one-on-one training, certified trainers quickly and effectively enhance weak cognitive skills such as attention, memory, processing speed and problem solving. For more information, visit learningrx.com/the-woodlands.


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Preparing for college at an early age not only promotes lifelong academic success, it also can help parents maximize their investment in their childrens’ higher education. The Woodlands LearningRx is ready, willing and able to help.