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It is normal and common for toddlers to struggle to express themselves. My younger daughter is now at the toddler age and I noticed that she started to hit my older daughter whenever she is frustrated.  This was a bit surprising to me because my younger daughter loves and admires her old daughter.  In these situations, here are some ideas on how I navigate and teach my younger daughter to stop hitting others. 🔅I first checked if the other sibling is ok, then I model apologizing. Then I put aside my toddler 🔅 Stay calm and model the appropriate behavior. Set a firm boundary. EG: I won't let you hit her 🔅 Let your child know that it's okay to feel angry and that their emotions are valid, then teach them alternative ways to express their feelings 🔅Offer comfort: Angry child needs love too. They need our empathy and understanding in these moments Taking the time and space to connect with them, get down on their level, look them in the eye, and say in a calm, then modeling a behavior will help teach your toddler how to regulate their own emotions in difficult situations. Getting your toddler to stop hitting is not easy. But I can honestly say that the more we practice these methods, the more positive behavior we see. 🔽💬 If you have any thoughts on this topic, feel free to comment below. 💫Don’t forget to click “like” and “share” if you found this helpful. 💫Follow for more positive discipline + gentle parenting tips. . .