Erin O'Halloran

Next time you're at the playground and your child says something is hard or asks for help, pay attention to what you do. You probably don't freeze. You don't take over. You find some version of staying close, offering just enough help, and letting them figure it out. When we do this, we’re supporting our children when they learn something new. But we don’t always take this approach when our children are learning new skills in other areas, and this can definitely be the case with math. ...

Discover 6 well-meaning behaviors that accidentally increase math anxiety in children, from praising speed to saying "I'm bad at math too." Learn research-backed strategies to help your child build genuine confidence and develop a healthier relationship with math.

Looking for simple ways to help your child with math at home without adding stress to your schedule? These eight small shifts can make a big impact on your child's math confidence and success. So many of us want to support our child's math learning—but we're also already stretched thin. The last thing we need is another big initiative that requires total overhaul of your daily routine or another homework-like assignment to give your child each day. So instead of sweeping changes, what if you...