Staying Grounded Through Hitting, Kicking, and Biting

A child’s big emotions can be triggering, making it easy to react with frustration or panic. But hitting, kicking, and biting are rarely acts of defiance—they are what happens when a young nervous system gets overwhelmed and runs out of words. This session bridges the gap between regulating yourself, and supporting your child. You’ll learn real-time grounding tools to stay calm, how to hold firm boundaries without shame, and how to help your child safely process and release intense physical energy before and after the storm passes.