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Ep. 87 | REPLAY: How to Approach Hitting and Biting | TPL

Mar 24, 2026

Biting, hitting, kicking, yelling “I hate you!” – big behaviors can overwhelm young children and adults alike. Why do these outbursts happen and how can you respond? Early childhood experts Rachel Robertson and Claire Goss unpack the common causes behind physical aggression, how to handle it in the moment, and what you can do to help your child build healthier emotional and communication skills.
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