In the rain-drenched communities of Kampala and the rolling hills of Sheema district, a quiet undertaking began in late May 2025 – of fundamental human interaction – with parents reflecting on their practices to truly listen to and deal with their children’s questions. This exercise is part of Action for Life skills and Values in East Africa (ALiVE) ongoing parental engagement drive in six districts in Uganda[1] aimed at enhancing the capacity of parents and communities to nurture their children’s life skills, such as problem-solving. The full blog can be accessed at: https://reliafrica.org/the-unasked-questions-why-cultivating-curiosity-builds-tomorrows-problem-solvers/