Your fourth-grader is a unique individual but has specific characteristics common to this age. Helping Children Solve Their Problems Children of all ages experience problems that require the guidance of an adult. Parents can give children the ability to recognize, solve and cope with their problems. A fourth-grader may have experienced problems in previous grades, such as friendship problems, and now has new concerns, such as managing homework. Together you can work toward solutions.
Problem solving is a process that takes time and effort.
Teach your child that no problem is so great that it cannot be handled by working together. The adult's job is to help the child remain focused on the problem-solving process. Gather Data Collect information about events and feelings. Clearly It's easier to solve a problem if your child has a clear understanding of it. Generate Ideas Go for quantity.