1. EachPod
EachPod

Why Your Sensitive Child Keeps Hitting (Even When They Know It’s Wrong) – & The #1 Game-Changing Shift to Gently Curb Aggressive Behaviors at Home

Author
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - Psychologist
Published
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Episode Link
https://hilarymandzik.podbean.com/e/why-your-sensitive-child-keeps-hitting-even-when-they-know-it-s-wrong-%e2%80%93-the-1-shift-to-gently-curb-aggressive-behaviors-at-home/

When your kid hits, it’s so easy to go straight to, “No hitting! Hitting is bad! We don’t do that!” But what if I told you that reaction might actually be making things worse? Yep, even though we’re trying to stop the behavior, we could be amplifying it without even realizing it.


In this episode, we’re breaking down why kids hit, why they often already feel bad about it, and how our go-to responses might be adding fuel to the fire. Your child isn’t hitting because they don’t know it’s wrong—they literally can’t stop themselves in the moment. So what if, instead of just shutting it down, we helped them through it in a way that actually works?


I’m sharing the #1 shift you need to make to see less hitting and fewer aggressive behaviors in your home. No shame, no endless power struggles—just a simple change that will make a huge difference for you and your child.


FREE Breakthrough Call: https://www.raisedresilient.com/breakthrough


Is Your Child Highly Sensitive? Take My FREE Quiz! https://www.raisedresilient.com/quiz


FREE Guide: 10 Things Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs You to Know: https://www.raisedresilient.com/10things


Mastering Meltdowns Support: https://www.raisedresilient.com/meltdowns 


Join Our Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisedresilient


FREE Mindset Shifts: https://www.raisedresilient.com/mindset 

Share to: