Q&A #1: Should I let my child hit me, or a pillow?

This episode kicks off a series of new episodes that I'm very excited about, which is based on listeners' questions. My goal is to produce shorter episodes that cut across the research base to help you answer the questions that are on your mind about your child's behavior and development. Our first question comes from Dee in New Zealand, who wants to know: should she should do what her preschooler is asking and buy a pair of inflatable boxing gloves so he can hit her when he's feeling angry. Or would hitting a pillow be a better option? If you'd like to submit your own question, you can record a video of yourself asking it in two minutes or less, upload it to a platform like Drive or Dropbox, and send a link to it at [email protected]. Alternatively you can go to the homepage and click the button to record your question for an audio-only option. Other episodes referenced in this episode: Episode 159, Supporting girls' relationships with Dr. Marnina Gonick