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Why Your Three Year Old Hits You and How to End It - Fast!
Your sweet preschooler just turned into a pint-sized whirlwind—kicking, screaming, and even hitting.
Before you panic or punish, listen in. Dr Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack why three-year-olds lash out, why it’s actually developmentally normal, and the calm, practical steps that help them (and you) find peace.
Key Points
Why hitting at age three is common—and not a sign you’re raising a violent teen.
The real drivers: big emotions, low impulse control, limited language.
Three core responses: stay regulated, set clear limits, redirect with movement or creative…
The skinny
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