41. Why Young Kids Hit, Tease, and Put Others Down and How to Respond

Ever wondered why young kids engage in bullying behavior?Maybe you’ve been caught off guard, asking yourself, “Why on earth would my child DO that?!” Or perhaps you’ve felt embarrassed at a play date or public event when your child acted mean toward a sibling or friend.In this episode of Sustainable Parenting with Flora McCormick, I’ll walk you through two common mistakes parents often make in these moments—and share two effective steps you can take instead. You’ll come away with positive parenting strategies that build connection, set limits with kindness, and support raising confident kids.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:⭐ Two key errors to avoid when your child acts like a bully.⭐ Gentle discipline tools that stop the behavior while keeping your parenting calm, kind, and firm.✨Want more?  ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:  💪❤️💪 https://courses.sustainableparenting.com/courses/summer-of-support✨ Get my 3 KEYS to Calm, Confident Parenting (30 min. FREE webinar) - https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63640a05c74edb4b6bdce1f3✨ Buy a 3 session Coaching Bundle (saving you $100) - for THREE 30-min sessions 1:1 with ME, where we get right to the heart of your challenges, and give you small, powerful shifts that make a huge difference fast.✨Schedule a FREE 20 min clarity call with Sustainable Parenting, so we can answer any questions you may have about working with Flora.✨Purchase a $19 short course on Etsy✨