Q&A: How to stop a toddler from hitting

Описание: Parents Ask. Sproutable Answers. This parent asks how to stop their two year old from hitting. Feel like your kiddo is the only one? All toddlers hit. They hit adults. They hit siblings and friends. They even hit pets! You are not alone. What can you say or do in the moment and how can you prevent it from happening again? How do you stop your two year old from hitting you?Julietta Skoog, co-founder of Sproutable, shares helpful tips to use right away.

How do I stop my child from pulling my hair? How do I stop a child from biting myself and others? Watch until the end for bonus tips on biting and hair pulling with children.

How do you stop a three year old from hitting? How do you stop a 4 year old from hitting? Same Positive Discipline tools apply! Watch to find out.

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