The Parent Problem Solver is a simple way to go from “I don’t know what to do about this” to a concrete plan. Tell us your child’s age and the problem you’re facing, and we’ll point you to a guide, an activity, a printable, and a tool built for that exact situation.

How it works

Every solution follows the same structure: Age → Problem → Goal → Solution, backed by a Guide, an Activity, a Printable, and a Tool. That means you’re never left with just an article — you get something to read, something to do, something to print, and something to use.

Why We Built the Parent Problem Solver

Most parenting advice online is organized by topic, not by the actual moment you’re in. The Parent Problem Solver works backwards from your situation instead: pick your child’s age and the problem in front of you, and get a plan built specifically for that combination, not a generic article that half-applies. We built it because “just Google it” usually returns ten opinions and no clear next step, and because what works for a 4-year-old rarely works for a 9-year-old facing the same problem.

Common problems we help with

• Learning & homework — a child who resists homework, struggles with a subject, or needs a better routine. See Learning and homework planner tools.
• Reading — a reluctant reader or a child behind on phonics. See reading resources.
• Math — math anxiety or gaps in number sense. See math worksheets.
• Concentration — a child who can’t sit still or stay focused. See routines and structure.
• Routines & bedtime — chaotic mornings or bedtime battles. See routine builders and chore charts.
• Screen time — setting healthy limits without constant conflict. See Kids & Technology.
• Activities & boredom — “I’m bored” on a loop. See Activities or the Kids Games & Puzzles collection for a screen-based (or printable) alternative to passive scrolling.
• Not sure what to try next — if you want a guided route by subject and age instead of browsing at random, see the Kids Learning Pathways.
• Confidence — a child who gives up quickly or talks down about themselves. See Parent Academy.
• Social skills — friendship struggles or sharing difficulties. See Parent Academy.
• Technology & online safety — first devices, apps, and screen boundaries. See Kids & Technology.

Get a personalized path

Create a free parent account, add a profile for each child with their age and interests, and get recommendations pulled from across the site — saved to one dashboard instead of scattered across bookmarks.