Brain tips

Short reads about memory games, playing together and simple memory tricks, for kids, grown-ups and grandparents.

• Why memory games are good fun for all ages

  A pack of cards and a bit of concentration: why a simple matching game works for a five-year-old and a grandparent alike.

• How to play memory games with grandparents

  Simple ways to turn a matching game into a warm, fun time together, whether you share a sofa or live in different cities.

• Memory tricks to find pairs faster

  Five practical techniques that help you remember where the cards are, and finish with fewer moves.

• Memory games for kids: a parent's guide

  How to make matching games fun, fair and frustration-free for young children, and what they can practise along the way.

• The five-minute brain break: building a daily puzzle habit

  Why a small daily puzzle is more rewarding than a long session, and simple ways to make it part of your routine.