Toddlers Made Easy with Dr Cathryn

How You Might Be Making Toddler Hitting Worse (Without Realizing It)

July 22, 2026·8 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Your toddler just hit their sibling—again—and your instinct is to react: “That’s not nice!” “Say sorry!” “Go to your room!”Totally understandable.But here’s what most parents don’t realize:👉 Hitting is rarely about being “bad.” It’s a sign your child is overwhelmed and doesn’t yet have the skills to cope.In this episode, we cover:🧠 Why toddlers hit, push, or bite🚫 What common responses can actually make things worse🔁 How to respond in a way that teaches better behavior over time🎯 Real-life scripts and strategies that actually workNo fluff. Just practical, evidence-informed tools you can use right away.LINKS AND RESOURCES:Our *bestselling* online courses are already helping thousands of parents:Toddlers Made Easy CoursePotty Training Made Easy Follow Dr. Cathryn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthiest_babySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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