How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)
About this episode
This episode discusses why toddlers hit and how parents can respond more effectively to teach better behavior.
Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!” Totally understandable. But here’s what most parents don’t realize: 👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t yet have the skills to cope. In this episode, we cover: 🧠 Why toddlers hit, push, or bite 🚫 What common responses can actually make things worse 🔁 How to respond in a way that teaches better behavior ove...
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