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Gigi | Gentle + Conscious Parenting
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Has your kid ever hit you? My guess is yes because this is one of the top topics that I get asked. As you expect, it’s normal for a kid to experiment with hitting others (especially at an early age). Hitting is actually one of the ways a kid communicates their needs, feelings, or emotions, clearly not ideal but that’s how little humans are wired. In order to teach our little ones that hitting is not okay, focus on what they can do and react as calmly as possible. If you don’t nail this every time, it’s OK, no guilt parents! We don’t have to be perfect. By reacting calmly, you 🔅Give yourself a moment to calmly assess the situation 🔅Communicate why hitting isn’t allowed in simple language 🔅Name the emotion and offer alternatives, teach your child. what can they do to express their big feelings 🔅Find ways to connect and identify the root cause of the action 🔅 If the hitting continues, gently let your child know that you need to take a break to ensure both of you stay safe and calm, once everybody is calm, reconnect and try steps 1-4 again If you react calmly, you’re actually helping your little one shift their negative behavior because you allow them to learn and connect with you during these moments. Yes, I believe parents and children can actually bond closer when setting boundaries/ limits if the right approach is taken. 💬🔽Would love to hear your thoughts, feel free to comment below 💫Share with friends who can benefit from this. 💫Follow @mom.ma.g for more positive discipline + gentle parenting tips. #mindfulparenting #parentingquotes #parentingtip #parenting101 #parentingskills #respectfulparenting #childdevelopment #motherhoodquotes #lifewithlittles #mindfulmama #asianmama #positiveparenting #positiveparentingsolutions #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #montessori #montessorikids #teachermom #homeeducator #parenteducator #asianpareting #asiaparent