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With a four year old, I would keep it simple. Don't over explain & answer questions simply when they come.
There may be some acting out, some return to babish behaviour, but there may not be. Our youngest was 3 when H & I were separated years ago, she really didn't blink an eye. My granddaughter was 5 when her parents split, she wet the bed for a couple of weeks & played up a bit for her mother, but she is good now.
The main thing I think, is not to project your emotions onto your daughter, don't use her as weapon against the other parent & don't spoil her to try to ease your guilt.
There may be some acting out, some return to babish behaviour, but there may not be. Our youngest was 3 when H & I were separated years ago, she really didn't blink an eye. My granddaughter was 5 when her parents split, she wet the bed for a couple of weeks & played up a bit for her mother, but she is good now.
The main thing I think, is not to project your emotions onto your daughter, don't use her as weapon against the other parent & don't spoil her to try to ease your guilt.