Q&A: How to stop a toddler from hitting

Parents Ask. Sproutable Answers. This parent asks how to stop their two year old from hitting. Feel like your kiddo is the only one? All toddlers hit. They hit adults. They hit siblings and friends. They even hit pets! You are not alone. What can you say or do in the moment and how can you prevent it from happening again? How do you stop your two year old from hitting you?Julietta Skoog, co-founder of Sproutable, shares helpful tips to use right away. How do I stop my child from pulling my hair? How do I stop a child from biting myself and others? Watch until the end for bonus tips on biting and hair pulling with children. How do you stop a three year old from hitting? How do you stop a 4 year old from hitting? Same Positive Discipline tools apply! Watch to find out. Looking for parent coaching? Check out our offerings here: https://www.besproutable.com/early-ye... At Sproutable, we support parents with tools that make parenting feel more doable—and even joyful again. We help you build strong, connected relationships, teach essential social-emotional skills, and set clear, loving boundaries without yelling, shaming, or power struggles. On this channel, you’ll find: ✨ Practical help for tantrums, defiance, siblings, and other common challenges ✨ Positive Discipline tools that are science-backed and parent-tested ✨ Simple scripts you can use right in the moment ✨ Encouragement and perspective for the hardest parenting days We take the latest research in brain science and child development and turn it into real-life strategies for real families—especially in the early years, when it matters most. 👉 Want support beyond YouTube? Join our weekly newsletter for tools, book recs, and grounding reminders to help you stay steady while raising young kids. 🌱 www.besproutable.com Instagram: @BeSproutable Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeSproutable