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Brain Development · 8 min read · June 1, 2025

The Neuroscience of Abacus: Why 20 Minutes a Day Changes Your Child\'s Brain Forever

New research from MIT and IIT confirms what Braininess Academy has practiced for 15 years: daily abacus training triggers neurogenesis in the prefrontal cortex — the region governing decision-making, focus, and emotional regulation. We break down the science in plain English every parent can understand...

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Dr. Priya Nair
Founder & Chief Neuroscientist
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Abacus Tips

5 Abacus Exercises to Do at Home Every Day

These five daily exercises, taking just 20 minutes, will dramatically accelerate your child's mental math speed between classes...

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Dr. Priya Nair
May 28, 2025 · 5 min read
Parenting

How to Know If Your Child Is Ready for Abacus Training

Not sure if your 4-year-old is ready? Here are seven clear indicators that your child is primed to benefit from abacus training...

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Mrs. Reema Shah
May 22, 2025 · 4 min read
Success Stories

From Last in Class to National Olympiad Winner: Arjun's Story

Twelve-year-old Arjun's transformation from struggling with basic multiplication to winning the National Brain Olympiad is a story every parent needs to read...

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Editorial Team
May 18, 2025 · 6 min read
Brain Development

Right Brain vs Left Brain: Why Both Matter for Your Child's Success

Most education systems focus almost exclusively on left-brain development. Here is why this is a mistake — and how abacus training fixes it...

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Dr. Priya Nair
May 12, 2025 · 7 min read
Academy News

Braininess Academy Wins Best Education Franchise Award 2024

We are thrilled to announce that Braininess Academy has been awarded the Best Education Franchise by the India Franchise Association at the National EdTech Summit...

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Editorial Team
May 5, 2025 · 3 min read
Abacus Tips

The Mental Abacus: How to Build It and Why It Matters

The mental abacus — the ability to visualize and operate an abacus entirely in the mind — is the ultimate goal of abacus training. Here's the 3-step method to build it...

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Mr. Rakesh Verma
April 28, 2025 · 6 min read