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Podcast: The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom
Episode: The Follow-Up: How to Handle Food Throwing, Hitting, and Big Toddler Emotions
Description: In this The Follow-Up episode with the incredible team behind @biglittlefeelings, we're diving deeper into the everyday power struggles parents face — food throwing, hitting, biting, meltdowns, and more. I'm joined by Kristin and Deena to break down practical, compassionate scripts for managing these challenging behaviors without yelling, shaming, or losing your cool.
You’ll learn:
What to actually say when your toddler throws food
How to respond calmly and effectively to hitting and biting
Why trying to teach in the middle of a meltdown doesn’t work
The difference between setting a boundary and es...