Advice for almost 2 year old who lashes out when upset

Hi! I love finding solutions for kids with big emotions! I have a very spirited nanny kid, and I didn't feel like my interactions were right, so I listened to the book, "how to talk so little kids will Listen". And it has done wonders! I'm not sure of the specifics of what you say, but here is how I would handle the hitting: when you see the hitting, turn away from 2yo and towards the dog. Say something that demonstrates how it feels to the dog while also modeling how you would like him to respond, "ouch! That hurt dog's body! Are you okay, dog? Here, I will give you a hug to help you feel better." Then, address 2yo briefly, "2yo, can you help me give dog a hug so they feel better? It really hurt when they got hit!

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