This study shows that parents with math anxieties inadvertently make the situation worse for their kids.
Everyone knows early literacy skills are important. But we should also be promoting early STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills.
Forget about flash cards and repetitive counting. Math for preschool kids can be an as simple as playing in the tub or helping to set the table.
Don't sweat it! Studies and news stories may show that kids experience learning loss over summer break, but this researcher says the effects are exaggerated.