What do you do when your child hits someone?

How to communicate with your child and prevent them from lashing out.

1. PREVENT hitting if possible.
2. If your child does hit, breathe.
3. Model care and repair.
4. Avoid blame.
5. Remove your child.
6. Resist the urge to lecture.
7. Welcome the meltdown.
8. What if she doesn’t cry?

How do you explain to a child what they did wrong?

1. Show your child that you are unhappy with what he has done.
2. Explain gently and calmly why you think what he has done is not right.
3. Brain storm on ways to correct the mistake.
4. Give him chance to feel sorry.
5. Don’t react in anger. Your anger may keep your child from discovering what his mistake was.

What should I do if my child is hitting?

Learn what causes your child to hit. If your child is hitting in particular environments, such as at a particular child’s house or at preschool, take a look at these places to see what might be causing her behavior. Consider the behavior as a nonverbal communication, and think about what she might be trying to communicate.

Why does my child hit me?

“Odd as it may seem, children who hit are children who are afraid. The fears that cause trouble for a child who hits usually have their roots in some frightening experience earlier in her life, even though she may not seem frightened at all. To manage her fear, the frightened child develops aggressive behavior that flares any time she feels tense.

Is your child hitting other kids during playtime?

While kids, especially toddlers, often hit each other during playtime, it can become stressful for parents trying to figure out the best way of handling this behavior. It can feel awkward to be the parent whose child is hitting others on the playground or at day care, and you may be wondering what interventions work best to solve this problem.

Is it normal for a child to act out towards friends?

While it can be terribly embarrassing to have a child that continues to act out towards their friends, keep in mind that their negative behavior is most likely happening because they are still navigating their way through their social circles. This can be very difficult for some kids, so try not to over-react or personalize it.