Are you looking for a fun pastime for the family? Then pull out a challenging jigsaw or crossword puzzle! Puzzling is not only a very mindful and (in a family context) social activity, but it's also very good for your child's brain. Suitable for children aged 4 and up.

Here are 9 positive effects that puzzling has on your brain:

• Puzzling stimulates neuroplasticity
• Puzzling improves your memory
• Puzzling stimulates your visual-spatial intelligence
• Puzzling lowers your stress level
• Puzzling improves your mood
• Puzzling stimulates your problem-solving ability
• Puzzling improves your IQ
• Puzzling stimulates both hemispheres of the brain
• Puzzling keeps your brain younger