# Age 4

Discover how your 4-year-old is learning to solve problems, build friendships, and express big ideas—and get expert advice to guide their growth.

## Core Skills

[Root Words: What They Are, Examples & When Kids Learn Them](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/parent-resources-root-words/)

A root word is the most basic form of a word and its primary meaning. Discover more about root words, when kids learn them, and examples.

## Confidence

[Bedtime Routine for Kids: How to Create One and an Example](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/bedtime-routine-for-kids/)

How your child gets ready for bed makes a big difference in how they sleep. Discover tips to create a calm and peaceful bedtime routine.

## Ask Dr. Jody

[When to Introduce Chores for Kids: Age-Appropriate Tasks](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/when-should-i-start-giving-my-child-chores-and-what-chores-are-age-appropriate/)

Participating in household chores gives your child a sense of responsibility and community at any age. Choose age-appropriate chores to help them succeed.

## Character

[7 Steps to Deal with Temper Tantrums](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/how-to-deal-with-temper-tantrums/)

Deal with temper tantrums by taking steps like anticipating triggers, teaching self-soothing techniques, and not giving in.

[40 Respect Quotes for Kids That Teach and Encourage](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/respect-quotes-for-kids/)

Use respect quotes for kids to teach kindness and empathy. Learn why respect matters and get easy tips for using these quotes at home.

## Daily Routine

[Daily Routine for Kids: Importance & How to Create One](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/daily-routine-for-kids/)

Organize the components of your child’s day into a routine they can follow, giving them a sense of security, responsibility, confidence, and independence.

## Calming Strategies

[16 Kid-Friendly Calming Strategies for Managing Anxiety](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/calming-strategies-for-kids/)

Teach your child how to manage their anxiety with calming strategies they can use in any situation, like deep breathing, reading, and going outside.

## Reading Milestones

[When Do Kids Learn to Read? Explore Reading Milestones by Age](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/when-do-kids-learn-to-read/)

When do kids learn to read? It doesn’t happen all at once. Check out all the milestones with our experts.

## Tantrums vs. Meltdowns

[Tantrum vs. Meltdown: What’s the Difference?](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/tantrum-vs-meltdown/)

Although tantrums and meltdowns look the same, a tantrum is voluntary and goal-oriented, while a meltdown is involuntary and the result of sensory overload.

## Coping Skills

[Coping Skills for Kids: How to Help Your Child Manage Stress](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/coping-skills-for-kids/)

Coping skills like deep breathing, unwinding, and practicing gratitude and self-kindness are tools to help your child learn to reduce their stress.

## Healthy Habits

[12 Healthy Habits to Help Kids Thrive for a Lifetime](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/healthy-habits-for-kids/)

Build a bright future with these 12 healthy habits for kids. Learn simple, science-backed tips for better sleep, nutrition, and play to last a lifetime.

## Empathy Quotes

[50 Empathy Quotes That Inspire Kids to Care for Others](https://www.beginlearning.com/parent-resources/empathy-quotes-for-kids/)

Build your child’s compassion for others with these empathy quotes for kids from beloved movie characters, authors, athletes, and scientists.