Practical Tips on How to Stop Toddler Hitting Others or Themselves

Once your kid enters the toddler stage, he/she will likely develop a hitting habit. This can be seen whenever they throw tantrums or when they are playing with you or other kids. If you are a parent who is dealing with the same issue with your toddler, check the tips we listed below . Tip #1: Assess Their Need First, check if your toddler is sleepy or hungry. Maybe he/she wants playtime/cuddle time or your attention. Sometimes, a toddler hitting others or themself wants something but can’t say it. Though mostly out of frustration because he can’t make a tower of blocks. Try to know what that really is with TLC – Tender Loving Care. Tip #2: Plenty of Patience If your toddler’s hitting you for the first or second time, you can let it pass. But more than that, you need to train him/her not to. Though, you mustn’t hit your toddler back. Calmly talk to him/her with a gentle hug. If the toddler is violently strong, try to restrain the toddler without hurting him/her physically. No matter how...