Alison Meredith: From “I Hate Math” to Loving Learning — Raising Seven Kids with Purpose

What if the problem isn’t that kids hate math—but that they’ve never been shown how to enjoy learning it?In this episode, Dominic welcomes Alison Meredith, a bestselling author, former professional math teacher, home-educating mother of seven, and founder of the nonprofit Pi Day Party. With more than 30 years of teaching experience and a leadership award from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Alison has dedicated her work to helping parents and teachers make math less intimidating and more engaging for children and teens.Alison shares the ideas behind her bestselling I Hate Math book and explains what parents can do when a child says, “I hate math.” We explore how to create healthy learning routines without overwhelming the family, how to manage homeschooling with seven children, and how memorable experiences like a Pi Day Party can turn learning into something kids actually want to participate in.But Alison’s story goes beyond education. She also opens up about navigating a frightening medical crisis when her husband nearly died—and how she and her family found strength, faith, and resilience through an incredibly difficult season.This is a conversation about mathematics, motherhood, homeschooling, faith, family, resilience, and the power of making learning meaningful.Listen in as Alison Meredith shares how to help children stop fearing math, build better routines, and discover the joy of learning.Learn more about Alison and her work:Alison Meredith’s Website