What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting: A No Hitting Book for Toddlers (Big Feelings Books for Toddlers) by Cara Goodwin PhD

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions. It's common for them to react with their hands when they get frustrated―but hitting is never okay. What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting helps toddlers understand why hitting is not allowed and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are safe and kind. This illustrated entry into no hitting books for toddlers features: Alternatives to hitting―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 calm down. A light touch―The language is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings, not just keep their hands to themselves. Engaging illustrations―Big, beautiful pictures help kids see the ideas in action and keep their attention on the page. Get the best in no hitting books for toddlers with a storybook that helps them learn empathy and compassion.

From the Publisher When you feel like hitting, you can tell a grown-up “I feel mad” or “I feel sad.” It is always okay to have these feelings. When you feel like hitting, you can put your hands on your tummy and feel your tummy go in and out as you breathe. When you feel like hitting, you can go to a calm-down space. Explore more big feelings with the series: What to Do When You Feel Like Hitting (Board Book) What to Do When You Feel Like Biting (Board Book) Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4,093 112 Price $9 31 $8 49 Fun and friendly for toddlers ✓ ✓ Teaches social-emotional skills ✓ ✓ Sturdy board book format ✓ ✓