The MentalMath blog
A collection of useful articles on mental arithmetic, memory training, brain games and child development. Practical tips for parents and teachers.
Poor first-term grades: what parents should do next
First-term grades came back lower than expected, especially in math. Instead of panic or punishment: how to find the real cause, what to ask the teacher and a calm plan for next term.
Homework Without Arguments: A Six-Step Routine
A concrete six-step homework routine that ends the nightly battle: fixed time and place, a short warm-up, timed blocks, the parent's role, subject order and a proper finish.
Starting First Grade: What Parents Should Watch in the First Month
Your child has just started first grade. Which signs of tiredness are normal in month one, which are warning signs, how to help without pressure, and when to talk to the teacher.
A school child's daily routine: balancing lessons, practice, rest and sleep
A realistic daily routine for a school-age child: an hour-by-hour template, how a first-grader differs from a fourth-grader, sleep needs by age, and where short daily practice fits.
Your Child Counts on Fingers: Should You Stop It, and How?
Finger counting is a stage, not a problem. When it is perfectly normal, when to be concerned, and how to move a child step by step toward calculating in their head.
Phone Addiction in Children: How to Make Screen Time Useful
Is your child glued to the phone? Signs of phone addiction, why outright bans fail, and practical steps to turn screen time into something genuinely useful.
School readiness: what a 6-7 year old should know and be able to do
How do you prepare a 6-7 year old for school? A practical guide to building number sense, memory, logic and attention at home through play.
How to Help a Child Who Is Afraid of Math
Many children fear or dislike math. Where math anxiety comes from, how to turn math into play, and how to rebuild your child's confidence - practical tips for parents.
How to Free Your Child from Smartphone Addiction: 7 Secrets Every Parent Should Know
Discover 7 effective ways to reduce smartphone dependence and help your child develop focus, thinking skills, and healthy habits.