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Sep 2024
29m 42s

What Do I Do When My Child Hits?

Nurtured First
About this episode
In this solo episode, Jess answers a listener's question. She explores how to become curious about and respond to children's challenging behaviours like hitting. She breaks down four key reasons why children may hit and provides practical strategies for addressing each root cause. In the episode, Jess covers: * How to get curious about why your child is h ... Show More
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