Children who do poorly in maths at school – and there are many – should at least be able to count on their parents. But commiserating with them by saying things like, “You’re not alone – everyone in the family struggled with maths,” will hardly motivate kids to do better. “Instead, parents should use creative ways to help them improve their maths skills,” says Uta Reimann-Höhn, an educational therapist, author and YouTuber. She has five tips: 1. Make maths fun For one thing, you can play games involving mathematical calculations. You can also take advantage of everyday situations that can be d…