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Why Does My Child Hit, and How Do I Respond to Aggression?
Young children usually hit because they have big feelings and not enough words or impulse control yet. Respond calmly: stop the hit, name the feeling, offer a do-instead, reduce triggers and praise gentle hands consistently. Most hitting eases as language and self-control grow; persistent intense aggression deserves a developmental check.
Read the answer AnswerWhy does my child hit their own head, and how do I keep them safe?
Head-hitting in young children is usually a way of communicating frustration, overwhelm, tiredness, pain or a sensory need, and most often eases with growth. Keep your child safe by softening the space, staying calm, naming the feeling, offering a safe alternative, and ruling out pain. Seek help if it causes injury, worsens, or comes with distress or loss of skills.
Read the answer AnswerWhy Does My Child Throw Things, and How Do I Redirect It?
Throwing things is usually normal toddler behaviour — exploring cause and effect, building motor skills, seeking attention, or releasing big feelings without words. Redirect it by staying calm, naming the feeling, offering a safe thing to throw, and praising the alternative. Seek a developmental check if it's intense, persistent or paired with speech, play or social concerns.
Read the answer AnswerWhy Is My Child So Clingy, and How Do I Build Independence?
Clinginess is usually a healthy sign of strong attachment that peaks between about 8 months and 3 years. You build independence by being a reliable base — short confident goodbyes, tiny practised separations, naming feelings, predictable routines and small real jobs — never by pushing your child away.
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