Your Child May Not Hate Math: They May Be Anxious About It (with Dr. Aditya Nagrath) Ep. 145.

What if your child’s struggles with math aren’t about ability—but about math anxiety, confidence, and the way they experience learning? In this episode of the Masterful Parenting Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Aditya Nagrath, mathematician, software engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy. Dr. Nagrath has dedicated his work to helping children overcome mathematics anxiety and discover that they are capable of far more than they may believe. With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences and more than 30 years of experience in technology and entrepreneurship, he has helped more than 160,000 students around the world through Elephant Learning. We’re talking about something many parents worry about: How do we help our children succeed academically without adding more pressure? In this conversation, we explore: 🎯 How just 30 minutes a week can potentially make a meaningful difference in a child’s academic path. 🧠 How to recognize early signs of math anxiety and what parents can do to help reverse it. ❤️ Why pushing harder isn't always the answer—and how confidence and connection can change the way a child approaches learning. 📚 Practical ways parents can support their children academically without turning learning into a battle. ✨ And why helping a child believe “I can do this” may be just as important as teaching them the skill itself. If your child struggles with math, avoids homework, gets frustrated easily, or says things like “I’m just not good at math,” this episode is for you. Listen to the full episode and discover how we can help our children become more confident, capable, and curious learners—without adding pressure. 🐘 Learn more about Dr. Aditya Nagrath and Elephant Learning: https://www.elephantlearning.com/ 💬 CTA: Know a parent whose child struggles with math or learning? Share this episode with them. And if you want to become a more connected, confident parent, join my FREE Parent Training to learn why we react the way we do—and the simple shift that can transform your relationship with your child. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Anne Alvares is a parent coach, educator, author, and the founder of the Masterful Parenting Program, known for helping families build stronger, healthier relationships through relational parenting and healing from childhood wounds.  Background & Experience Anne has over 20 years of experience working with families as a school counsellor, teacher, and parent coach. She has spent 15+ years supporting teens and their parents, giving her deep insight into emotional development and adolescent challenges. She’s also a mother of two, bringing firsthand parenting experience to her work. Her Story & Approach Anne’s coaching is shaped by her personal healing journey—she grew up experiencing childhood pain, including abuse, controlling parenting, and being parentified. This inspired her to heal those patterns and not repeat them with her own children. Her mission is to help parents understand how their own childhood experiences influence their parenting, and to guide them in building confidence, connection, and emotional awareness. What She Teaches Anne specializes in: Relational Parenting: Prioritizing connection and understanding over control. Healing from childhood pain so parents don’t unconsciously repeat old patterns. Practical strategies to strengthen communication and connection with children. 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