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Fourteen years, four stages
A 5-year-old and a 15-year-old are working on different things. Turn the dial to see what each stage is about, then scroll for everything that fits it. The stages are a guide, not a rule.
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Pre-KCurious Explorer
Big feelings, small words. This stage is about naming feelings, building routines and doing a little more on their own. Playful and visual, never a lecture.
Working on: Feelings, Emotional vocabulary, Sensory play, Routines, Early independence.
K-5
The school-age years. Kids learn to notice what they feel, calm themselves down, see other people's side, and take on real responsibility.
Working on: Empathy, Kindness, Responsibility, Self-awareness, Emotional regulation, Communication, Creativity, Basic independence.
6-8Growing Thinker
Friendships, identity and the first phone all get complicated at once. This is where nuance starts.
Working on: Identity, Friendships, Boundaries, Social problem-solving, Digital safety, Social-media pressure, Emotional nuance, Confidence.
9-12Independent Pathfinder
Almost adults. Real decisions, real relationships, real money, and a future that's coming up fast.
Working on: Decision-making, Relationships, Emotional regulation, Critical thinking, Money, Future planning, Independence, Ethical choices.