Playing Nice
How to cope with your child’s aggressive behavior and deal with hitting, kicking, biting and hair pulling.
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Children resort to aggressive behaviors because of a lack of wisdom and self-control–it is not a sign that they are hateful or mean. Here's how to teach your child to handle his frustration and anger in appropriate ways.
Intercede Before Your Child Acts Out
Watch your child during playtime. When you see him becoming frustrated or angry–intervene. Coach him through the issue by teaching him what to do, or modeling what he should say to his friend as opposed to lashing out. If he seems too upset to learn, redirect his attention to another activity until his emotions level out.
