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WHEN A CHILD HITS: PARENT AND EDUCATOR TOOLKIT

Original price was: £4.25.Current price is: £3.25.

Toolkit to support parents and educators with understanding the child who hits.

Description

“They know it’s wrong… so why do they keep doing it?”

When a child lashes out—especially with hitting—it can feel confusing, upsetting, even frightening.

But hitting isn’t always about aggression.

It’s often a sign of overwhelm. A signal from a nervous system that’s struggling to cope.

Our thoughtfully comprised toolkit covers practical tools, strategies, scripts and visuals for understanding and managing aggressive behaviours in children

Section 1: Understanding the Behaviour

Why Do Children Hit? – Explainer sheet

Mini Neuroscience for Grown-Ups – Fight/flight and the developing brain

Meltdown vs Tantrum

Signs of Emotional Dysregulation – Visual checklist

Common and Hidden Triggers – Trigger-mapping worksheet

Section 2: Safety & Regulation Tools

Safety Plan Template – For home and school settings

Zones & Safe Signals – Visual prompt cards

Calming Toolkit Builder – Blank template for child-led choices

Parent Self-Regulation Sheet – Pause and ground techniques

Repair Guide – 3-Step reconnect script for after hitting

Section 3: Boundaries & Alternatives

Scripts for Setting Boundaries with Empathy

Hitting Alternatives Poster Pack – Printable visuals for children

Co-Regulation Prompt Cards – What to say and do in the moment

Section 4: Support Beyond the Home

School Communication Planner – Notes for meetings and strategy sharing

Parent-Educator Support Plan Template – Consistent care form

Create a Regulation-Friendly Environment – Home/school checklist

Bonus Resources

Kind Hands and Feet Social Story

Emotions resources

Calming Resources

Additional Parent Education Sheets

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