Fighting, Hitting, and Biting: Challenging Behaviors in Toddlers and Preschoolers
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 8 to 9 pm
The toddler and preschooler years, ages 1 through 5, are a time of great change and growth. Children in this age group are beginning to learn how to manage their emotions, their bodies, and their relationships. Even 5-year-olds are far from perfect at it. When things are not going their way, they become frustrated and angry and often yell and scream. These behaviors are hard enough for parents, but the most challenging behaviors are when young children hit, bite, or fight with another child.
Join us to explore:
- Why these flare-ups happen and understand how children's bodies and brains are activated in the moment
- How to teach your child acceptable outlets for frustration
- How to respond as a parent in a respectful, effective way
- What to do when your preschooler acts aggressively toward a baby or younger sibling
Your Instructor
Patti Cancellier is a certified Parent Educator and the former Education Director for the Parent Encouragement Program, a 38 year old parenting education nonprofit in the Washington, DC area. She has been teaching parenting classes for PEP for over 20 years and has been giving talks in the community at schools, community centers and workplaces for 18 years. She has a Masters degree in health education, but her most important credential for teaching parenting is that she has raised a daughter and a son to adulthood.
"I enjoyed the program. I really liked hearing the strategies and then a real life scenario that actually pertained to me and how to step-by-step use the strategy to solve the problem."
--Participant, PEP Online
"I liked it! It's not always easy to attend classes in-person, so the online class is very convenient and conducive for both parents to participate."
--Participant, PEP Online