
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 workNo fluff. Just practical, evidence-informed tools you can use right away.LINKS AND RESOURCES:Our *bestselling* online courses are already helping thousands of parents:Toddlers Made Easy CoursePotty Training Made Easy Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_babySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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