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Emma

4 years, 2 months old

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At four years old, Emma is in a wonderful phase of growing independence and imagination. You might notice her insisting on doing things "by herself" — from getting dressed to pouring her own water. This push for autonomy is healthy and age-appropriate.

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Emma, age 4

"At four, Emma is developing independence and imagination..."

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From a recent insight
For Oliver, age 3

"When Oliver lines up his cars in a precise row and gets upset if they're moved, he's practicing something developmental researchers call 'ordering and organizing.' This intense focus on patterns and predictability is how three-year-olds make sense of a world that often feels chaotic..."

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