For many millennials, maths was the subject that demanded extra effort. Practice was relentless, fear was common, and scoring a ‘centum’ often felt like the only measure of success.

Today, those same millennials are parents. And when it comes to helping their children with maths, old anxieties often resurface.

On National Mathematics Day, observed on 22 December 2025, The Better India shares five simple, everyday ways parents can make maths learning engaging, relaxed, and accessible for children under 10. These ideas fit easily into daily routines and help children build comfort with numbers long before pressure sets in.

Here are a few ways to weave maths into everyday life so children begin to enjoy the process of learning.

Heading to the grocery store? Pick 10 things they love and tell your child you have Rs 200, then ask if it is possible to buy all of these. Parents, pause here and wait for........

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