➳ Comment “HIT” to get your FREE Why Kids Hit and How to Stop It guide! The next time hitting happens, you’ll know exactly what to do. 👩‍⚕️ Kids crave attention—whether it’s positive or negative—so when hitting happens, stay calm. If you react with big energy, your child learns, “Wow, hitting gets me a lot of attention! Cool.” What To Do Instead: ✨ Teach a Coping Skill – “When I was little and felt really mad, my mom taught me to stomp my feet. Want to try that?” ✨ Notice Positive Behavior – “I

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If a toddler is hitting does that make them aggressive? How do you teach a child not to hit? And how long will it take? And why do some children never struggle with this behavior? 1. No. Though it doesn't change that it hurts the receiver. Hitting in toddlers is a sign of lack of impulse control and can be triggered by anger, exhaustion, an unmet need, or even excitement and happiness (slap 😊 happy!). The more understanding you have about the "why" the easier it will be to help them work toward