📘 FIRST LETTERS: AGES 4–7 Social & Emotional Development 💛

Your child’s emotional world is growing fast between ages 4–7. These early years are key for building resilience, empathy, and confidence.

As parents, you play a powerful role—especially through everyday moments like play, routines, and chats over breakfast.

🌱 What They're Learning:

At this age, kids are developing skills to:

• Name and express emotions 💬

• Manage frustration and bounce back from disappointment 😤➡️😊

• Communicate needs clearly 🗣

• Play creatively and tell stories 🎭

• Show kindness and empathy 💕

• Share, take turns, and solve conflicts 🧩

💡 How You Can Support Their Mental Wellbeing:

✔️ Validate their feelings
 Let them feel everything! Listen first, guide later.

✔️ Encourage play & creativity
 Free play (especially outdoors!) supports imagination, social skills, and problem-solving.

✔️ Keep routines simple & steady
 A predictable schedule = a secure child.

✔️ Connect as a family
 Meals, jokes, shared stories—these small moments build strong bonds.

✔️ Notice their strengths
 Praise what they’re doing well with love and specifics:
 "You were so kind to help your sister tidy up!"

✔️ Support their independence
 Give them small jobs and celebrate effort, not just results.

🚩 When to Seek Support:

• Concerns about hearing or vision

• Ongoing sadness, fear, or anger

• Aggression or withdrawal

• Disinterest in people or play

Early support can make a big difference. 💬

📚 Helpful Resources:

📖 No Drama Discipline – Siegel & Bryson
 📖 How to Talk So Kids Will Listen – Faber & Mazlish
 🌐 Raising Children Australia – Emotions & Development
 🌐 FEA Events & Workshops

Home is your child’s first classroom 💕
 It’s where they learn love, kindness, and confidence—through your example.

This blog was created in consultation with a qualified psychologist