A 10-minute daily brain routine for families
A short, flexible family puzzle routine with a clear stopping point and honest ways to talk about progress.
Blog
Plain-English guides to the skills behind our games and what research says about practice.
Memory
Brain games for kids: what the research really says
What children may learn from brain games, what studies have not shown, and how to choose a short, useful game.
Logic & reasoning
How to spot the rule in a number sequence
A simple method for testing number patterns, explaining your rule and spotting when more than one answer fits.
Memory
Keeping the last few in mind: running memory explained
Why remembering the end of a changing list is different from repeating a fixed one, with a simple activity to try.
Numbers & words
Mental maths habits that make kids faster with numbers
Practical ways to break sums apart, check answers and build fluency without treating speed as the whole goal.
Screen time you can feel good about: a parent's checklist
Questions to ask about a game or app: its purpose, stopping point, ads, privacy and place in family life.
Numbers & words
Shortcuts for adding up a receipt in your head
Use rounding, pairs and running totals to check a short receipt, then decide when exact arithmetic matters.
Focus & speed
The flanker task: the classic focus test behind Middle Arrow
Why arrows around a target can slow a response, and what a short focus game can and cannot measure.
Memory
What is working memory, and can practice change it?
A plain-English guide to working memory, what a digit game can help you practise, and what research does not yet show.
Why every age gets its own difficulty: Kids, Teens and Adults
How age bands set a fair starting point, why difficulty changes during play, and what game scores mean.