Ever wonder why your toddler keeps hitting, even though you’ve told them it’s not okay a million times? In this episode, I explain the real reasons behind toddler hitting and how you can respond without losing your cool. It’s all about guiding them with kindness, understanding, and big-hearted boundaries.

Here are a few of the must-know insights from today’s episode:

- Toddlers are not mini-adults: Their brains are still developing, and hitting is often just a result of frustration or poor impulse control!

- Negative attention is still attention: They’ll take whatever interaction they can get. Respond calmly to avoid reinforcing the behavior.

- Hitting is their way of communicating: Those little hands sometimes fly when words fail. Put on your detective hat and look for the unmet need behind the behavior.

Want more expert strategies to handle those tricky toddler behaviors with confidence? Pre-order my new book, *Toddlers Made Easy,* and receive a FREE copy of *Words That Work: 200 Scripts for Big-Hearted Toddler Parenting*—a must-have resource for every parent. Click the link in the show notes to grab your copy today!

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