What To Do When Your Child Hits, Kicks, or Throws Things
Release Date: 11/05/2025
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Your Child Can't Calm Down Without You (Here's Why)
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5 Ways to Respond When Your Kid Melts Down Over Something Small (Which One Are You)
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I Reluctantly Became a Homeschool Mom: My ADHD Parenting Strategy Changed Everything
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The Parenting Reset: Stop Reacting, Start Intentional Parenting
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In this video, you’ll learn what to do when your child hits, kicks, or throws things during a meltdown and why punishment makes it worse. I’ll show you a research-backed approach that protects everyone’s safety, teaches emotional regulation, and strengthens connection. You’ll discover how calm, consistent boundaries help your child build true self-control and lasting respect.
New to my podcast? I’m Dr. Lindsay Emmerson, a clinical psychologist and Mom of 4, and I help parents find that sweet spot between support and structure that psychology research tells us is best for families now and best for our kids in the future.
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