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# Supporting young children who hit or hurt others: A guide for early years providers

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| ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7303166/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png) | Explore the reasons children may hit or hurt others and how to respond with curiosity rather than frustration. |
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| ![](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/7303166/Marketing%20Starter/check_blue-bg.png) | Learn how to provide a calm, reassuring presence that helps children manage big emotions and develop self-regulation skills. |
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