Real experiences helping parents support their children with math learning – gentle, effective, stress-free.
My son can do 24-8 instantly but freezes at 'Lan has 24 candies and gives 8 to Hoa.' I thought he was bad at math. Turns out, the issue was something else entirely.
The teacher says my son catches on quickly. But by evening, he stares at his homework like he's never seen it. I thought he was faking—turns out, this is how children's brains actually work.
Comprehensive guide to avoiding and fixing the most common soroban learning mistakes. Expert advice from a child psychologist mom on finger technique, practice habits, progression timing, and building lasting skills.
Master soroban addition with carrying using the 10-complement method. Step-by-step guide with visual examples, practice problems, and tips from a software engineer dad who taught his kids this elegant technique.
Complete guide to representing 2, 3, and 4-digit numbers on the soroban. Learn place value columns, reading large numbers, and building number sense with tips from an elementary school principal dad.
Two years of helping my daughter with math taught me hard lessons. Here are the 5 common parenting mistakes that actually hurt children's math confidence, and practical fixes from a family therapist mom.
My husband comes home exhausted after 10-12 hour workdays. He can't sit through homework sessions. But he found a way to stay involved in just 5 minutes daily—and the impact surprised us both.
I debated tutoring for months. $200-300/month plus driving stress. Home learning meant I had to teach. Here's my analysis of both options and the unexpected middle ground I found.
Transform boring review sessions into exciting TV-style quiz shows. Complete guide to running Millionaire-format games in your classroom with lifelines, dramatic pacing, and maximum engagement.