Take a gander at the Nation’s Report Card and you will see that little has changed in the last 30 years in education and Louisiana is still at the bottom of the barrel. That’s the bad news. That’s the news that gets a lot of …
Try These 8 Habits to Better Cognitive Fitness
Brain health is one of the most important topics of 2020 and knowing your own brain health can affect your future as much of your brain processes affect your lifestyle. It is exciting to know that through the science of neuroplasticity, we know that our …
Dyslexia: The Superhero Returns
The jumble of letters and symbols wasn’t getting any better no matter how long he looked at it. It didn’t seem to matter how strong the medicine was that his doctor prescribed, his mind still couldn’t focus on these archaic symbols and understand their meaning …
Gifts of a Lifetime
The Spirit of Giving is a gift. That “give the shirt off your back” kind of generosity is something only a few people truly possess and yet it is a trait that can be given to others simply in the training of it. When I …
Erasing the Stigmas of Dyslexia & ADHD: Just the Facts Without All the Hype
Just hearing the labels ADHD or Dyslexia for some gives them chills and anxiety, but the truth is that everyone has cognitive skill differences and the knowing is half the battle. Cognitive skills are the thinking skills we use every day to make sense of …
Q&A with Donesa Walker: Launching of The BrainTrain Learning Solutions
Q: Tell us a little about you. A: I am a lifelong educator passionate about the learning process for all people. I believe learning should be fun, engaging and full of experiences. I worked in the public school system for over 20 years in addition …
Out of the Pool and Back to School
Getting off the summer slide and getting the brain ready for the academic prowess of school is an important part of July. Celebrating the July 4th holiday, then beginning to purchase school clothes, backpacks and supplies consumes our time and minds. But backing away from …
Finding Beauty in the Hidden Places: Understanding the Joys of Parenthood While Celebrating the Pain
Parenting is described as the hardest job with the least amount of recompense and yet it is also the most fulfilling job with the greatest rewards and deepest sorrows. I’m feeling very reflective these days as my boys are both moving on in their lives …
Use it or Lose it: Brain Fitness for Full Function
Brain Awareness. What is it? I am aware that I have a brain and that I use it occasionally, but what am I supposed to be aware of in particular in the special month of time? Brain Awareness is a special time set up to …
Boondoggled: Putting the Right Foot Forward, or is it the Left?
Starting a child off on the right foot is often a challenge and leads parents on a merry chase to find the correct preschool offering or setting that will give the child the best opportunity to make it big in the world. But what all …
Attitude of Gratitude
How gratitude can rewire your brain “Attitude takes you to Higher Altitudes” is a favorite saying of mine that indicates my feelings on being grateful. In fact, not only is this my opinion, but there is irrefutable evidence that being grateful actually rewires the brain …
Is it TRUE?
How to Survive the Uncertainty of the Post-Truth Era Have you ever heard of quicksand? I have, but I have never personally experienced it although I have seen it used as a plot changer in lots of movies/TV shows, as well as in many books. …
Do Not Go Gentle Into That Great Night
One of the greatest fears humans face today is the loss of our mental capabilities, and yet it is happening more and more at an alarming rate. Some of the questions I hear often is “Is this Alzheimer’s?” How do you know if it is …
Discombobulated: Surviving in the Smart but Distracted World of Technology & High Stress/Pace
By Donesa Walker, M.Ed., Owner of LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier Spring is here, spring fever is in the air and summer is truly on its way. So much is happening with graduations, getting ready for college, or even getting those babies and young ones set up …
Era of Civil Inability
Welcome to the era of lost civility. The definition of civility is formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech. The error of our society in allowing this loss of civility is impacting our whole culture and way of life. The change in this starts …
Grit and Wits
What’s the difference in a Formula One car and a regular sportscar? SPEED is the obvious answer, but there are other differences as well. The sportscar can operate in this “normal” world, while the Formula One car requires a certain pavement type because of its …
Decoding the Struggles with Learning: Understanding Learning Disorders
Exploring the hidden elements of learning disabilities and working to change the underlying causes is my passion and life’s work. The reason behind this is the real struggle in my own family with learning issues. First, let’s explore what it feels like to struggle with …
Cognition Ignition
Cognition Ignition: What Is Cognition and How Does It Affect Learning Processes At All Ages? By Donesa Walker, LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier What is Cognition? Cognition is the umbrella term for your learning skills—your ability to process information, reason, remember, and relate. In short, your cognitive skills are your thinking …
Beatin’ the Heat & Skippin’ out on the Summer Brain Drain
BY DONESA WALKER, M.Ed Owner of LearningRx of Shreveport-Bossier Having a fun summer time and still staying sharp for another school year is an important task that seems to bombard every parent each year. Picking the right summer camps and activities that stimulate the brain …