Q&A: How to stop a toddler from hitting

Parents Ask. Sproutable Answers. This parent asks how to stop their two year old from hitting. Feel like your kiddo is the only one? All toddlers hit. They hit adults. They hit siblings and friends. They even hit pets! You are not alone. What can you say or do in the moment and how can you prevent it from happening again? How do you stop your two year old from hitting you?Julietta Skoog, co-founder of Sproutable, shares helpful tips to use right away.
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How do you stop a three year old from hitting? How do you stop a 4 year old from hitting? Same Positive Discipline tools apply! Watch to find out.
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[@candyluna2929]

Finally a video that I understand and can relate to.

[@lisafuller6613]

Sharing this Juliette - such clear and practical advice for COMMON struggles!

[@sanawi90]

Very helpful. Thank you!

[@jamesmccrackyn6714]

Hitting is not Okay at all

[@lilyalmo9734]

How do you try to teach this to twins at a young age? My kids are 15 months. Thanks!

[@Sproutable]

Hi Lily. This video is exactly for your age kiddos. Follow the tips in the video and just remember consistency and practice for both of you will help teach skills even at 15 months. They may not have the expressive language to tell each other how they feel or what they need, but you can offer those words for them. Let us know what other questions you have! You can always email us here: [e-mail]

[@juliettaskoog5010]

Twins are fantastic to teach because they have lots of opportunities to practice with each other. Be their voice, for example if one is playing with a toy, guide the other one's hand out and say "can I take a turn please?" You can also literally just play "gentle" where you sit with them and practice gentle touching so they get the concept. This age is so important because they UNDERSTAND so much, even though they aren't as verbal. So they are primed for learning. We have a great siblings workshop coming up at the end of June as well! You can find more at www.besproutable.com :) Hope this helps-- you can ask us anything, reach out if you have more questions: [e-mail]