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Hello everyone! I haven't been active here for a year 😅. I’m reaching out for some advice. My son is 1 year and 1 month old, and he's been acting very aggressively lately. He seems to hit everyone intentionally, including me. He bites terribly and hits on purpose. I try to respond by gently hitting his hands, but he just gets even more aggressive and fights back. This happens multiple times a day, and I’m honestly exhausted. I don’t know what to do. Has anyone experienced this? What do you recommend?
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Aruzhan
Pay attention to your child's behavior. Instead of responding with physical force to aggression, redirect their attention towards calmness. Set clear boundaries and rules, explaining that such behavior is not acceptable. Use distraction techniques and encourage positive actions. Be mindful of their emotions—perhaps they are experiencing stress or dissatisfaction. If aggression persists, consider consulting a child psychologist for more tailored advice.
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Viktoriya
My daughter is also 1 year and 1 month old, and everything is the same. I have no ideas for now; I'm just waiting. She hits hard and unexpectedly, though.
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Katrin
Viktoriya Does she bite, whisper, and probably also choose her hair?
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Viktoriya
Katrin She bites and pinches, probably around 30 times a day for sure. The only thing is, she's not interested in my hair, but maybe that's because I always want her to wear a braid.
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Katrin
Viktoriya Are you not hurting yourself?
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Viktoriya
Katrin No, I don't hit others, but I do hurt myself quite badly sometimes.
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Elizaveta
In reality, there can be many reasons for this behavior. I'll describe a few—try to find the one that fits best. First, it's important to go back to the beginning and start setting boundaries. Calmly and without emotion, address any physical aggression towards you. Under no circumstances should you hit the child in response. Remember, children learn about the world through you, and if they see that hitting is acceptable, they may think, 'If mom can hit me, so can I.' Clearly communicate that hitting is not allowed, hold back your hands, and avoid turning it into a game.

Sometimes, a child may be holding a lot of tension in their body and can't release it in any other way. In such cases, offer alternative outlets: encourage hitting a pillow, give more frequent massages, or gently press their body. You can also have fun rolling on the bed or wrapping yourself in a blanket like a caterpillar.

Another possibility is that the child might be lacking focused attention. When they hit you, you immediately shift your attention to them. To address this, add an extra 10-15 minutes every one to two hours of wakefulness where you are fully present with your child—no phone, no TV, just eye contact, talking, smiling, and laughing together.
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