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Toddler Hitting: What to do About It

August 30, 2010 By Alex 3 Comments

Ahhhh, toddlers. Such cute things that seem to do no wrong. . . until they burst into a temper tantrum at 100 MPH and start hitting you like there’s no tomorrow. That–not so cute. So, what can you do about it? How do you teach a little person who can barely express what they’re thinking to not hit–whether they’re hitting for fun or because they’re mad? Breezy Mama turned to child expert Frances Walfish, Pys. D. for some answers. . .

Note: Keep in mind that these answers pertain to children 1 – 3 years of age.

Let’s start with the basics–why do toddlers hit?

Toddlers hit for a number of different reasons.  They include: [Read more…] about Toddler Hitting: What to do About It

Filed Under: How to Parent Tips, The Breeze Tagged With: discipline for toddlers, Dr. Fran, Family Circle, Fran Walfish, KABC-­TV in Los Angeles, light sabers, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, Parents Magazine, sibling fighting, sibling hitting, The Self-­Aware Parent: Resolving Conflict and Building a Better Bond with Your Child, toddler hitting, toddler social interaction, Transitional Object, what to do about toddler hitting, Woman's Day

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