How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)
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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 over time
🎯 Real-life scripts and strategies that actually work
No fluff. Just practical, evidence-informed tools you can use right away.
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