Overcoming Math Anxiety

Do you start sweating when your kids ask for help with math homework? Lots of parents struggle with math anxiety—our child’s and our own—but math is everywhere and it’s our job to help our children embrace it. We sat down with Eugenio Longoria Sáenz, founding director of the Center for Family Math at The National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement (NAFSCE). He shares how you can overcome your own math anxiety and help your child learn how to approach math with curiosity and an open mind. Resources:Visit FamilyMath.org and follow @NAFSCE on social media to learn more Explore National PTA’s STEM+ Families Math Night resourcesCheck out “Have a Math Chat with Your Kids” in PTA’s Our Children online magazine