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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