Aggressive behavior is their form of communicating when they are frustrated because they have not yet learned the words to express their feelings; however, if your child is exhibiting numerous aggressive behaviors every day, he may need some help from you.
There are many ways to deal with aggressive behavior in a child. Before getting frustrated with your child’s aggressive behaviors, try to observe when these behaviors happen. Look for patterns such as where, when, with whom, and what time the aggressive behaviors happen most.
If they happen around the same time every day, your toddler may be tired or hungry. Try to adjust his schedule.
If the aggressive behavior happens more often in public places than at home, think about the possible stimulation and who is around. Your child may be having a hard time get ting your attention or feel a lack of control if he is in a place with which he is not familiar.
Always look at outside factors as well. Changes in routine or in the family can cause your child to act out for attention or out of frustration.
It is important to let your caregivers know if there are any changes at home and to make activities and routines as normal as possible.
Lastly, think of your child’s temperament. Each child is different and has a different comfort level. Some children have a hard time meeting new people; others have difficulty communicating. Brainstorm ways to help your child, such as communicating through sign language or talking about an event before it occurs.
Yoga
Having your toddler participate in yoga can help an aggressive child funnel that energy into physical movement. Better still, yoga gives her the ability to exercise both her body and mind. Yoga encompasses the whole child by both strengthening children’s bodies and calming their minds to better shape focus and build self-confidence. Through yoga, children are able to develop and foster more than just physical skills.
Yoga helps your toddler develop social-emotional skills such as self-regulation. Yoga is a great tool to help your child redirect her energy and emotions and better calm herself.
Physically, your toddler is learning how to manipulate her body and better maximize her mobility. She is exploring different ways of using her muscles to pull herself up, climb, and move from place to place.
Yoga is a great tool to build creativity and imagination. Your child can express herself through different movements. As a parent, you can incorporate different music, relatable animal or nature poses, and dance. Remember: Healthful habits started young will help with developmental successes as she grows.
