Hitting
For a toddler, most doctors say that their hands are their communication tools. It does not always mean that when they hit you, there is something wrong with them. It may mean that they want your attention but they are just expressing it in a bad way.
If you want to tame this attitude of your child then do not spank them when they hit you. This will only confuse them since you are enforcing the rules using your hands but you are teaching them that hitting is not good. Also, keep track of the triggering mechanisms. Scribble down notes regarding the things that make your child hit and make it a point that you find alternatives to this behavior. Spend a lot of time touching, hugging, massaging or even cuddling your kid. This will help tame their aggressive behavior.
