Why does he hit another child?

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An infant or young toddler who hits is not yet aware that it might hurt—it may even be playful.  He does not have an awareness of his own body or an understanding that he is a separate person—so he is not yet able to empathize or recognize that hitting another person might be harmful.  An…

Go Out and Play!

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If this gorgeous pre-summer weather isn’t enough to make you want to stay outside all day, try this… Young children are kinesthetic learners, which means that they learn through movement. Physical activity fuels the connection between mind and body. What a great excuse to get outside and play! As young children move their bodies to…