# When Your Child Hits (Stop Doing This)

An episode of [BratBusters Parenting Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1770136136), 14 Apr 2026, 28 min.

Audio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2404296/episodes/19002481-when-your-child-hits-stop-doing-this.mp3

#159 In this episode, Lisa discusses her approach when children are hitting others. She covers navigating aggressive behaviour and why she believes children often start this behaviour in the first place. Lastly, Lisa addresses eight listener questions, discussing how to respond when a 17-month-old has started hitting others, what to do when a 5-year-old is acting out at school, the best way to manage 4-year-old tantrums and hitting a sibling, and how to handle a toddler throwing things and hitting others. She then explores how to manage a 13-month-old hitting and pulling hair, how to navigate intense tantrums from a 5-year-old, what to do when a 4-year-old is getting in the personal space of others, and how to address behavior from a 5-year-old that has regressed since a new sibling arrived. Thank you for joining us! Courses: Toddler BratBusters Bootcamp (16-35 Months) BratBusters Bootcamp (Ages 3-12) Learn More: BratBusters Behaviour Board (Plus Toddler Basics) No-Cost Mini Course Private Coaching Podcast Questions: Have a question you'd like to submit for a chance to be featured in an upcoming podcast episode? Click Here to Submit 🎙️ Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice. Lisa Bunnage is a Parenting Coach, mom and grandmother. Lisa is not a licensed psychologist or counsellor. Her services do not replace the care of psychologists or other healthcare professionals. For a full disclaimer, please visit bratbusters.com/disclaimer

## Chapters

- 0:00 Introduction to Children Hitting Others
- 2:01 Navigating Aggressive Behaviour From Your Children
- 3:16 Do Children Hit Others Because They Are Provoked?
- 3:58 Listener Question 1: 17-Month-Old Has Started Hitting Others?
- 4:57 Listener Question 2: 5-Year-Old Acting Out at School?
- 8:32 Listener Question 3: 4-Year-Old Tantrums and Hitting Sibling?
- 13:30 Listener Question 4: Toddler Throwing Things and Hitting Others?
- 16:17 Listener Question 5: 13-Month-Old Hitting and Pulling Hair?
- 18:46 Listener Question 6: Intense Tantrums From 5-Year-Old?
- 23:32 Listener Question 7: 4-Year-Old Getting in Personal Space of Others?
- 24:33 Listener Question 8: Behaviour From 5-Year-Old Regressed Since New Sibling Arrived?
- 25:55 Final Thoughts on Aggressive Behaviour From Children

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