Raising Kids Who Love Math Even If You Don't
b'By some estimates, up to 93% of American adults have some degree of math anxiety. The problem often starts in elementary school, but parents can do a lot to fix it. We talk to experts to get some some unexpected strategies for children of all ages, with a little bit of help from Sesame Street head writer Ken Scarborough and, of course, the Count.
Here\'s what to remember:
- Your own math anxiety doesn\'t have to hold your kids back.
- Talk about math when you\'re sharing everyday activities.
- Play math \\u2014 with board games, card games, puzzles, and more.
- Forget about right and wrong answers. Keep things open-ended \\u2014 life, and math, are more fun that way.
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