Problems and solutions

Learning and school7–11 yearsfree

My child refuses to do homework

Is every evening full of tears, excuses and 'later'? Find the reason and turn homework into small, clear steps.

Learning and school7–11 years

My child doesn't like reading

Does your child turn away from books and say reading is boring? Books that match their interests and a short daily habit can turn reading into warm family time.

Learning and school2–6 years

My child's attention wanders quickly

Does your little one start a game and switch to another straight away? This is usually normal for the age: short activities and a calm setting help attention grow step by step.

Learning and school12–18 years

Exam stress and anxiety

Is your teenager unable to sleep, snappy or saying 'I've forgotten everything' before an exam? A clear plan, a steady routine and your calm support ease the worry.

Behaviour and discipline2–6 years

Tantrums in young children

Does your child drop to the floor, scream and refuse to calm down? This is common at a young age: your calm and a few simple rules teach them to handle big feelings.

Behaviour and discipline7–11 years

My child doesn't listen

Do you repeat the same thing again and again while your child seems not to hear? Short, clear requests, a steady routine and warm time together make cooperation easier.

Behaviour and discipline7–11 years

My child tells lies

Does your child deny what they've done or tell made-up stories? Lies usually come from fear or a wish to please: make the truth safe and teach honesty by your own example.

Behaviour and discipline2–6 years

Hitting and biting

Hitting and biting are common at this age. Calmly stop it, protect the other child and teach your child safer ways to show anger.

Feelings and confidence7–11 years

A shy child who fears new people

Shyness is part of temperament, not a flaw. Give your child time to warm up, move in small steps, and new people will gradually feel less scary.

Feelings and confidence2–6 years

Fear of the dark

Fear of the dark is a normal part of growing up. Take it seriously and, step by step, help your child feel safe at night.

Feelings and confidence12–18 years

A teenager with low self-confidence

Many teenagers doubt themselves. Calm support, noticing real strengths and giving real responsibility help a teenager believe in themselves.

Feelings and confidence12–18 years

A teenager pulling away from the family

Wanting independence and privacy is a natural part of growing up. Stay close and learn to tell normal distance from warning signs.

Sleep, food and daily routine2–6 years

Bedtime battles every night

Is every evening full of 'one more story', tears and running about? A calm, steady routine turns bedtime from a battle into a habit.

Sleep, food and daily routine2–6 years

Picky eating

Do you hear 'I won't eat that!' at every meal? Without forcing or bribing, gently help your child get to know new tastes, one small step at a time.

Sleep, food and daily routine7–11 years

The morning rush before school

Is every morning a rush of shouting and hunting for socks? Getting ready the evening before and a clear plan can make mornings calmer and smoother.

Phones, games and screens7–11 years

Meltdowns when screen time ends

Does every 'that's enough' end in tears and anger? Shared family rules and a warning in advance can make switching off much calmer.

Phones, games and screens12–18 years

A teenager glued to the phone

Is your teenager on the phone even at the dinner table? Real interest in their world and rules you agree on together can help restore the balance.

Phones, games and screens12–18 years

Keeping a teenager safe online

For teenagers, the internet is a place to learn and make friends. Learn simple safety rules together, and let them know they can come to you with any problem.

Siblings and friends7–11 years

Sibling fights

Do your children fight every day over toys, seats or whose turn it is? Instead of being the referee, teach them to sort out disagreements themselves.

Siblings and friends2–6 years

Jealousy of a new baby

Since the baby arrived, has your older child become fussy or started acting like a baby again? Use attention and special time to show that your love for them is as strong as ever.

Siblings and friends7–11 years

My child is being bullied at school

If your child is being hurt or teased at school, believe them and act calmly but firmly together with the school. No child should face this alone.

Siblings and friends7–11 years

My child has no friends

Does your child spend break times alone and never invite anyone home? Find out how they feel about it and help them make a friend in small steps.

Talents and intelligencesAll agesfree

How to discover your child's strengths

Every child has strengths, but they don't always show in school marks. Calm observation and trying out different activities will help you discover your child's talents.

Talents and intelligences12–18 years

A teenager who can't choose a career

Your teenager doesn't know what they want to be? That's normal: help them understand their interests and strengths and try out careers up close.

Learning and school7–11 years

My child forgets what they've learned

Knew the lesson in the evening but remembered nothing in class next morning? It's rarely laziness and more often the way of studying: recalling, spaced practice and enough sleep make learning stick.

Talents and intelligencesAll ages

My child seems far ahead of other children

Did your child learn to read early, ask grown-up questions and now get bored in class? They don't need a 'genius' label but more interesting, harder challenges, like-minded friends and calm support.

Learning and schoolAll ages

Clever in life, weak at school

Quick with sums at the market and able to fix any gadget, yet bringing home low marks? Practical intelligence is real intelligence: find the cause of the gap and turn strengths into a bridge to lessons.

Talents and intelligencesAll ages

Games that develop thinking at home

Developing thinking doesn't need expensive kits: water and containers, buttons, riddles and the question 'What if…?' are enough. Choose games to suit your child's age and play along.

Talents and intelligences12–18 years

Our wishes and our teenager's choice of profession

You picture your child as a doctor, but they dream of design or programming? Disagreement is natural: listening, facts and a plan B help you reach a decision based on their abilities and interests.

Learning and schoolAll ages

We got a test result: how to read it calmly

Your child has been tested and you're holding a number or a report? A result is a snapshot of one day, not a life sentence. Learn what the number means, what to ask the specialist and how to talk to your child.