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Raising Kids Who Love Math — Even If You Don't

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 unexpected strategies for children of all ages, with a little bit of help from Sesame Street 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 — with board games, card games, puzzles, and more.

- Forget about right and wrong answers. Keep things open-ended — life, and math, are more fun…

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