2. Explore each level, don't be afraid to restart

Restarting a level in the Cut the Rope is a button tap away and you should use restart fairly often. Don't be afraid to cut ropes, tap on items to see what they do, drop candy, and more. One of my favorite things about Cut the Rope has always been the no pressure atmosphere of the game. The point is to think things through and solve the puzzle that's set in front of you. Not all of us can do that in one shot, and that's perfectly okay.