Aggression

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Why kids hit and what parents can do about it
The 5-step response that works in the moment: block the hand, stay calm, name the feeling, hold the boundary. Plus age-by-age replacement skills.

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When your toddler hits you: Scripts and responses that work
Block the hand, name the feeling, hold the boundary. Exact phrases for ages 1-3, plus why punishment makes the behavior worse.

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Why kids hit the parent they feel safest with (and what to do)
Stored-up fear and sadness in an anger costume. Calm, word-for-word scripts for the moment it happens, and the one response that rebuilds trust fast.

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When older kids hit parents: Why it happens and how to respond differently
The 3-step reset that works: hold a firm limit, help your child reach the fear or sadness underneath, and wait for the tears. Aggression drops fast.

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Why toddlers bite and how to stop it
React with a dramatic cry, swap in a teether, and name the feeling out loud. Three quick moves that work within days for kids 1-3.

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Hair pulling, scratching, pinching, and throwing: Responding to physical behaviors
Your toddler's body is talking before their mouth can. A calm 4-step response for every incident: stop, name the feeling, redirect the urge, fix the need behind it.

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Hitting at daycare and playdates: When your child is aggressive with peers
A 4-step protocol: stay close, block the next swing, exit calmly when needed. Plus the exact repair words to practice at home that evening.

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When your child hits a sibling: Scripts for intervening safely
Protect the younger child first, then set a firm limit without picking a side. The 3-step approach: separate, connect, teach.

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Sensory-driven aggression vs. frustration-driven aggression: How to tell the difference
Overstimulation or a blocked goal? Three body-language clues reveal which type your child shows, plus the exact response that de-escalates each one.

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4 empathy-building steps that reduce aggression long-term
When your child hits, set one firm limit and hold space for the tears behind the anger. Teach replacement words hours later when they're calm.

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When your child is labeled 'the bully': What to do as a parent
Your kid lacks impulse control, not empathy. Scripts for playground conflicts, firm limits without punishment, and the specific social skills to practice at home.

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Verbal aggression, threats, and 'I want you dead': Responding to scary words
Your child knows that sentence froze every adult in the room. Step-by-step scripts for staying calm, setting the limit, and teaching replacement words.

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When aggression feels explosive and out of proportion: When to seek help
4 signs your child's outbursts need professional support, what's driving the behavior underneath, and the specific steps to take before your first appointment.

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