Redirect

Using redirect for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: Young child: You could pick the child up and move them.  Older child: You could sit between the […]

Adjust the Environment

Using adjust the environment for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: You could move your children further apart when they play. Or, sit between them while they […]

Transitions

Using transitions for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: One option is to set a timer for turn taking. This lets each child know they will get […]

Enjoy

Using enjoy for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: If your child stays calm when the sibling takes a toy, show a lot of enjoyment as you […]

Describe

Using descriptions for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: When your child is playing calmly, describe their calm or gentle play. For example, “You got your magnets […]

Imitate

Using imitation for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: Imagine you see your children playing nicely together. Take a few moments to join them and imitate how […]

Reflect

Using reflections for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: If your child says “They took my toy!”, reflect them. For example, “They did take it.” Then praise […]

Praise

Using praise for aggression Recognize the behavior: Hits or bites a sibling who took their toy. Identify what you want to see: Staying calm and asking for help when the sibling takes the toy. Use the Skill: Stay near your children the next time they play. If your child looks to you or asks for […]