Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled

My Child Won't Stop Hitting

Feb 8, 2018

Janet Lansbury provides guidance to a parent on how to address their toddler's hitting and pushing behavior towards other kids. She emphasizes understanding the underlying motive behind the behavior and the importance of providing calm and attentive guidance. The chapter explores the role of love and understanding in addressing aggressive behavior in children and offers effective strategies for handling a child's hitting behavior.

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View hitting behavior as stemming from an immature, scared state and respond with physical intervention.

Maintain a supportive and accepting attitude, showing love and understanding while staying consistently vigilant.

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Understanding the Child's Behavior

The parent in the podcast seeks guidance for their toddler's hitting and pushing behavior. The parent notes that the child does not seem to act out of anger, but rather for the thrill of it. The speaker emphasizes that it is essential for the parent to view the behavior differently and perceive the child's actions as stemming from an immature, scared state. It is crucial to provide a protective and caring response, intervening physically to block the behavior before talking or discussing it.

Introduction

2min

Dealing with a Toddler's Hitting and Pushing Behavior

3min

Supporting and Protecting Children in Their Impulsive Actions

5min

Responding to Aggressive Behavior in Children

5min

Effective Strategies for Addressing Child's Hitting Behavior

2min

A parent says she feels helpless because her 2-year-old has been hitting other kids. She says her son loves people and enjoys playing with others, but parents are now keeping their kids away from him. She has tried several approaches, but nothing has worked, so she’s looking to Janet for some fresh advice.

For more advice on common infant/toddler parenting issues, please check out Janet's books at Amazon and Audible (adbl.co/2OBVztZ).

Also available for download, her audio series "Sessions" -- recorded consultations with parents discussing their most immediate and pressing concerns (SessionsAudio.com).

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