You become a teacher. Children at this stage crave structure and ask "why" constantly. Your goal is to guide their logic and teach them to manage social conflicts.
Your primary role is a caretaker. Focus on meeting every physical need—feeding, clothing, and safety—while establishing the first boundaries of right and wrong. 4 : Parent and Child
Build trust through authenticity; stick to your promises so your child learns to rely on your word. You become a teacher
Understand that "fantastical lies" are normal at this age as they struggle to distinguish between fact and fiction. 4 : Parent and Child
Since 4-year-olds often lack perspective-taking skills, your calm adult presence is more effective than reasoning when they are overwhelmed or afraid.