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Well done!\" -- \n\u003cstrong\u003eKelly Fradin, MD, FAAP pediatrician, author, and mother of two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Dr. Cara Goodwin does a beautiful job writing in toddler-friendly language and highlighting all the important points a caregiver should cover when it comes to hitting: feelings and self-regulation skills they can practice. I am happy to add this book to the resources I recommend to parents and caregivers.\" -- \n\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Tangeman, LMFT, BCBA, founder of Thriving Toddler and Michelle Tangeman Behavioral Health\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003cem\u003eWhat to Do When You Feel Like Hitting\u003c\/em\u003e is a great resource for families. As a parent of two toddlers, I struggle to find the right way to discipline my children when their behaviors are loud and clear, such as hitting. This book is a helpful and approachable resource that parents can use to help instill positive behaviors. Most importantly, I love how inclusive the book is and the priority that is placed on including a diverse group of characters. This is a favorite go-to book in our house as well as a gift I'll be giving to other parents!\" -- \n\u003cstrong\u003eAlex Turnbull, RDN, LD, author of \u003cem\u003eBaby Food Cookbook for First-Time Parents\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTeach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to hit, from Leading Parenting Expert and Child Psychologist Cara Goodwin, PhD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands and hit when they get frustrated--but hitting is never okay. \u003cem\u003eWhat to Do When You Feel Like Hitting\u003c\/em\u003e helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their big feelings with actions that are safe and kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis colorful board book offers: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlternatives to hitting\u003c\/strong\u003e--Kids will learn how to use \"gentle hands\" to squeeze a stuffed animal when they feel upset, scribble a picture to get out their frustration, and practice taking deep breaths to redirect their feelings and calm down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA light touch\u003c\/strong\u003e--The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, rather than shaming them or just telling them to keep their hands to themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e--Colorful, inclusive pictures help kids see themselves, the strategies in action, and keep their attention on the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a friendly choice that helps them learn empathy and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eGoodwin, Cara\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCARA GOODWIN, PhD, \u003c\/strong\u003e is a licensed clinical psychologist and a mother of four. 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