You're at the playground. Your child wants a turn on the swing. And before you can do anything, they shove another child off it. Every adult in the playground turns to look at you.

If that has happened to you, or if the hitting, biting or snatching is happening at home, this episode is for you.

Camilla McGill, parenting coach with over 20 years of experience and a mum of four, explains what is really driving this behaviour in young children and gives you three practical tools that actually work, including one that most parents never think to try.

In this episode:

• Why children hit, bite and snatch, and why it has nothing to do with being naughty
• The firm, brief response that holds the boundary without shaming your child
• How to talk to your child about it once things have calmed down
• The playful skill-building technique that creates lasting change

Plus the question of the week: what do you do when your child is aggressive in front of your parents, and they expect you to handle it very differently to how you want to?

Free guide: 10 Tried and Tested Solutions for Managing Tantrums and Mood Swings https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/tantrums

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00:00 That playground panic feeling
01:51 Why children hit, bite and snatch
03:47 Three things that actually work
07:22 Free resources
08:19 Question of the week: when it happens in front of grandparents
11:03 Final thoughts

'Why Kids Save The Worst Behaviour For Their Parents (and what to do about it)'
If your child is well-behaved for others, but lets it all out at home - this session will be very helpful.
We'll cover meltdowns, stand-offs and "why won't you just listen?" moments, with practical strategies you can try straight away.
Save your spot for 13 or 18th May 8-9pm UK (and get the replay

When you're ready, here are some ways Camilla can help you further.
Tired of feeling like you go round in circles with your child? Wish they came with a manual?
💻 Check out Parenting With Love and Boundaries, Camilla's 8-week group programme: https://www.myparentingsolutions.com/PLB - new cohort starts soon!

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