Your Child Just Hit You. Should You Give Them a Hug?

💌 Get TMP Times in your inbox every Monday. Start your free 7-day trial 👉🏽 https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 💌 Free Parenting Script Pack: https://themompsychologist.com/script-pack 💌 Follow me over on Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist Your child hits you and then immediately reaches out for a hug. Do you give it to them? It's common to freeze in these moments, worried you're rewarding the hitting or sending mixed signals. In this episode I'm breaking down what's actually happening in your child's brain when they seek connection after aggression, why the choice between comfort and consequence is a false one, and exactly what to say in real time so you can hold the boundary and stay connected at the same time. Want to go even deeper? I break this down weekly in TMP Times, my parenting newsletter for moms of kids ages 1–7. Free trial link - https://www.themompsychologist.com/tmptimes 0:00-00:55 What's happening in their brain. 0:56-03:34 Common Mistake Parents Make 03:34-06:27 What does it look like in real life 06:28-07:41 After returning to baseline 07:42-9:46 The long game LET'S BE FRIENDS! ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themompsychologist ► TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themompsychologist BUSINESS INQUIRIES ONLY ►hello@themompsychologist.com DISCLAIMER: All content I create, including this video, is for educational purposes ONLY. This is not meant to diagnosis or treat any mental health conditions or substitute mental health treatment in any way. Please consult with your child's pediatrician or a local mental health provider when considering trying new interventions.