Managing Hitting with Clarity and Confidence

Stop waiting for your child to just “grow out of hitting.”

If you’re tired of walking on eggshells during playdates or wondering what to do when your child hits—this is your next right step. The Hitting Handbook teaches you how to understand the “why” behind the behavior, respond calmly and effectively, and use play to rebuild connection and trust. Because you can raise children who respect boundaries and know how to set them.

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THE HITTING HANDBOOK

A five-step method for managing hitting at home and beyond.

You’re not a bad parent—and your child isn’t a “bad kid.” Hitting is communication, not defiance, and this guide will help you understand what your child is really trying to say.

Inside The Hitting Handbook, you’ll learn a five-step method that uses play to connect, correct, and create calm—without yelling or shame. You’ll discover why kids hit, what to do in the moment, how to help when your child is hit, and how to set firm, loving boundaries that actually stick. Because you can raise kids who respect boundaries—and know how to set their own.

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Inside The

Play Plan:

  • What you’ll learn:

    • Why Children Hit: A deeper understanding of what’s driving the behavior

    • Exactly What to Do in the Moment: Step-by-step tools for responding to hitting—whether it’s you, a sibling, or a friend on the receiving end

    • How to Support Your Child When They’ve Been Hit: Scripts and strategies that help you model calm, capable responses

    • Using Play to Reconnect: Learn how to use playful approaches to teach limits and build emotional regulation

    • Firm but Compassionate Boundaries: Practical examples of what to say and do to keep everyone safe and connected

    And so much more.

  • This guide is for parents of kids under 12 who want to:

    • Respond to hitting with calm and confidence

    • Stop second-guessing every reaction

    • Learn to set clear, loving boundaries that stick

    • Support emotional regulation through play

    • Foster connection even in tough moments

    If you’re ready to stop spiraling and start parenting with more steadiness, this is for you.

  • Hitting is communication. When you understand what’s underneath it, you can respond in ways that actually help your child learn—not just react.


    This guide walks you through what to say, how to set limits, and how to reconnect after conflict—so you can guide your child toward better self-control and stronger connection.

  • → Encourages imagination and cooperation
    → Promotes independent play (hello, quiet coffee time)
    → Builds creativity, problem-solving, and sibling connection—without a toy haul

Parenting strategist, educator + mom

Hi! I’m Lizzie Assa, and I’m not here to fix your kid.

I’m here to help you feel better while you raise them.

I’m a parenting strategist, educator, and mom of three big kids who were once little and loud and made me question everything. Now I help parents of kids under 12 do it differently. Not perfectly. Just with more clarity, more connection, and way less second-guessing.

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  • I wrote this handbook for parents, caregivers, and teachers of children ages one through six.  I focused on situations that tend to come up for that age range.  The methodology, however, is relevant for children who are up to eight.  

  • You can download and print it out, or you can read it right on your phone.  You have unlimited access through our online portal.  Save your login and use it anytime you want to reread this resource! (You will have free access to all upgrades to the resource.)

  • You can either purchase and download the pdf, and print it out or you can purchase the resource and use the recipient’s email at checkout. 

  • Yes. While the focus is on hitting, the exact same strategies can be used for kicking, biting, and other physical aggression. 

  • Yes! Absolutely yes! The skills and strategies that you will learn in the handbook will help you set limits, connect and communicate with your child. I offer six teaching strategies because there is no one size fits all way of connecting with individual children.  I wanted to provide you with the opportunity to pick the ones that feel most authentic to your parenting style and your child’s unique personality and stage of development. 

  • Due to the digital nature of this product, refunds are not available. 

feel confident handling hitting

Learn how to respond calmly, confidently, and effectively when hitting happens.

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