Your 5-Year-Old: High energy

Physically, your child is getting bigger, stronger, and faster. Channel her energy and abilities into the many different types of activities she's now ready to try. Provide lots of opportunity for physical play, including playdates with new friends. Not only will she burn off some of this excessive energy, she's likely to sleep better come bedtime.
嗚嗚...好可惜，台灣不流行playdates，或者說媽媽沒這個勇氣，邀請她的朋友到家裡玩，其實我們家很大，玩個半天（一下午或一個早上）就可以讓小馨忙個半死，而且可以拓展她的交友圈，不至於讓她一人獨大，可惜...來家裡玩的玩伴真的不多，所以可憐的爸爸媽媽都要陪玩！不過最近發現跟她玩家家酒還蠻有意思的，我跟她玩過一次就上癮了，之後再求她，她都不願意跟我玩，哈！！

Your 5-year-old now
Five-year-olds make great strides physically. Your child's balance will improve, and she'll throw a ball more fluidly (though catching is still a challenge). Her advancing large and small motor skills make this a great time to expose her to activities that require more complex body coordination, like swimming, tumbling, running a homemade obstacle course, riding a scooter, or ice skating.

You might notice an increased restlessness. Five-year-olds are in constant motion and can't seem to sit still. They have better stamina and seldom admit fatigue even when they're truly tired.

Physical activity provides a great release for all this coursing energy. Research shows that physical activity helps reduce stress in children and improves their attention span. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30 minutes of enjoyable, varied, moderate-intensity activity for kids every day.

Try to make time for physical activity, rain or shine. Kids aren't scared of a little weather. They love stomping in puddles and making snow angels.

Your life now
Finding yourself hosting a playdate for energetic 5-year-olds? Your child is likely to want to invite new friends over but is still learning how to navigate the social waters. To make playdates go more smoothly:

Limit the number of children involved. Ideally, have just one friend over at a time. With three or four, there always seems to be an odd man out.

Limit the length of play. One to two hours is usually plenty of time. If the kids seem to be getting along well, you can always extend the time a bit. But it's better to end on a happy note that leaves them wanting more time together than to wait until they disintegrate into bickering or boredom.

Stick to your house rules. Maybe at Jake's house the kids are allowed to run in the halls, but if your kids aren't, make the friend adapt to your house rules, not the other way around.