Your child hits you and then immediately reaches out for a hug. Do you give it to them? It's common to freeze in these moments, worried you're rewarding the hitting or sending mixed signals. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually happening in your child's brain when they seek connection after aggression, why the choice between comfort and consequence is a false one, and exactly what to say in real time so you can hold the boundary and stay connected at the same time.
00:55 What's happening in their brain.
03:34 Common Mistake Parents Make
06:27 What does it look like in real life
07:41 After returning to baseline
9:46 The long game
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