You said "no."
Then his hand came at you.
You're not raising a mean kid. His nervous system ran out of gas — and there's a way through it.
Here's what to say tonight — and what NOT to say.
What's inside
- Why hitting happens (it's not what you think)
- The 4 hidden triggers behind most hits
- Exactly what to say in the moment
- What NOT to say (this makes it worse)
- 7 steps to try this week
- When it's time to get more support
Then turn it into a plan for YOUR kid
Behavior GPS walks every hitting moment through the same route — so nothing falls through the cracks.
- 1Behavior
- 2Why
- 3Trigger
- 4What to Say
- 5Next Steps
- 6Accommodations
- 7Personalized Plan
If you or your child are in immediate danger, call 911. In a mental-health crisis, call or text 988. Behavior GPS provides parent support and educational planning tools only and does not replace professional medical, behavioral, or therapy advice.