For the parent you're trying to be.

Real activities, real plans, and the exact words for the hard moments — ready in seconds, not scroll sessions.

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Sound familiar?

The moments no one prepares you for.

Not the big milestones. The Tuesday at 5:30pm moments. The ones where you're out of ideas, out of patience, and reaching for the iPad because you don't know what else to do.

5:47 PM · Tuesday

"Dinner's in 20 minutes. They're whining. I have nothing."

3:12 PM · Saturday

"It's raining. We've been inside all day. Everyone's losing it."

7:38 PM · Wednesday

"Bedtime in 20 minutes and they are completely wired."

9:14 PM · Sunday

"I handed over the iPad again. I told myself I wouldn't."

Whatever this moment needs

Help is on the way.

Spark

Running on Empty?

Activities filtered by how much energy you have left. Tap your kid's age. Tap how you're feeling. Get something real.

Spark feature screenshot
Adventure Builder

Building a real adventure?

Tell us your city, your kids' ages, and what kind of day you want. We'll build a plan with real venues, timing, transitions, and a backup if things go sideways.

Adventure Builder feature screenshot
The Script

Didn't know what to say?

Scripts for the hard conversations — hitting, tantrums, big feelings. What to say, why it works, and what to avoid.

The Script feature screenshot

Some days you have energy for arts and crafts.
Some days you have energy for couch-based science.

Both are good parenting. We've got both.

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How it works
Before

"It's 5:47pm. Dinner's 20 minutes out. They're climbing the walls."

During

"You open ParentFlare. Tap “Little Kid.” Tap “I'm running on empty.” Get Salt Dough Creations — 5 minutes of prep, they're occupied for 45."

After

"They made something. You made dinner. Everyone's fine."

Start free. No pressure.

Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

Every parent gets the full activity library and personalized tools for free. Premium unlocks unlimited Spark custom activities, Adventure Builder, and more.

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$0
No account needed
  • 120+ curated ready-made activities
  • Filter by age, time, prep, and involvement
  • Custom activities (3 free previews)
  • Coaching scripts (3 free previews)
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$5 / month
7-day free trial, cancel anytime

Less than a cup of coffee. For the thing that makes every week with your kids better.

  • Everything in Free
  • Adventure Builder — custom plans for trips, weekends, and open afternoons
  • Unlimited Spark custom activities and refinements
  • Unlimited coaching scripts and follow-ups
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Questions

Frequently asked questions

ParentFlare covers ages 2–11, split into three groups: Toddlers (2–4), Little Kids (5–7), and Big Kids (8–11). Activities and personalized results are tailored to your child's age group.

No. The free version works instantly — no sign-up, no account, no email required. Creating an optional account (with Google or email) unlocks personalized suggestions based on your family profile. Premium features require an account for billing through Stripe.

Free gives you the full activity library plus 3 free previews of Spark custom activities and coaching scripts. Premium unlocks unlimited Spark custom activities and refinements, unlimited coaching scripts and follow-ups, plus Adventure Builder — a personalized trip and day planner that creates custom plans based on your location, time, and energy level.

When you create a free account, you can set up a family profile describing your parenting style, home environment, what supplies you have, and what generally works for your family. This context is used so every suggestion is tailored to your actual situation — your space, your supplies, your kids' interests. No children's names or identifiable information is ever collected.

Most activity apps are designed for calm, planned moments. ParentFlare is built for right now. Open Spark when you need an idea in seconds. Open Adventure Builder when you have a day to fill. No browsing Pinterest boards, no saving for later.

We don't sell your data. We don't collect children's names or identifiable information. Your family profile data is used only to personalize your experience and is never shared with advertisers. See our full Privacy Policy for details.

Yes. ParentFlare is a web app that works on any device with a browser — iPhone, Android, tablet, laptop. No download required. Just open it and go.

Your first charge is $5 after the 7-day trial. You can cancel anytime from your account profile or the Stripe Customer Portal — no fees, no questions. If you cancel during the trial, you won't be charged at all.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

Send up the flare.

We've got you.

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