Hey Reader!
Today's Tip of the Week comes from a Question:
“I love unschooling when it comes to science and art and history — even language arts! But math... grrrr. I hate it so much! I know I’m leaning away from it whenever I can. What would help me not pass on my anti-math attitude to my kids? They’re fairly neutral about it — so far.”
That’s such a common struggle!
The first step is noticing where your resistance shows up :
- Sighing at numbers,
- Joking (kind of) that you’re “bad at math,”
- Skipping opportunities that feel too “schooly.”
Your kids will pick up on your energy long before they hear your words. The good news? You can rewrite that story.
And here's a quick tip: You're not as bad at it as you think!
You may not have done well at math in school - but you're not IN SCHOOL anymore!
Every Mathematician I know has said that the school approach to math is horrible - and no wonder so many walked away with negative memories!
✔︎ You're using math when you calculate the tip for the waiter.
✔︎ You're using math when you notice the rain chances for the week.
✔︎ You're using math when you're reading a recipe.
✔︎ You're using math when you estimate time, do a little online banking, choose the right size frame for the picture, estimate the grocery bill. ✔︎ ✔︎ ✔︎
It's everywhere! And you're doing it!
So before you pass on any math anxiety, I want you to take my Unschooling Math Course. It will chip away at all that math confusion, unpack where those math fears come from, and show you how to help your kids have a different relationship with math!
Your relationship may change too!!!!
I've included so many real examples, reassurance, and plans you can actually use - for all ages! Even a special section for teens. I can help you get over this hurdle!
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Here's a little Math for you!
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Try this today:
🎲 Play Yahtzee or Uno — notice the pattern recognition and mental math.
🪙 See how coins or points work in your kids’ favorite apps or games.
🛒 Predict which grocery line will move quicker - that's a lot of variables!
A calmer relationship with math starts with noticing and reconnecting — not forcing.
👉 Learn more here. (don't forget the discount code!)
Sue Patterson, Unschooling Mom2Mom🌻
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