The Fabulous Fours (Ages 4-5)

This stage is marked by significant growth and development for both children and parents, characterized by exploration, learning, and the strengthening of family bonds.

Parents feel proud as they witness their child's increasing independence, language fluency, and cognitive abilities and continue celebrating milestones. But they also need to take some time to themselves and support their own wellbeing to be the best parents they can be.

Four-year-olds are in a phase of imaginative play, social skills development, and testing limits, which can lead to power struggles and emotional outbursts. Parents may need to balance nurturing creativity while instilling discipline and structure.