Once your child is older you can further discuss why hitting is not okay and how they can try to model your apology<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\nI hope this information helps you. It was exactly what I had needed to hear when my oldest was becoming a toddler and I wish I had figured it out sooner. This will work, but it can take time. Stay consistent. you’ve got this! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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