Gain an understanding of the difference between an unhelpful and instinctual “power” approach and the contrasting “influential” response to transform these tense moments. *Explore a four-step process and real-life coaching techniques you can use the moment an aggressive act occurs to help toddlers build critical self-control skills, cope with strong feelings, and learn appropriate actions they can use when toddlers experience aggressive impulses in the future. Analyze videos of adults responding to unwanted behaviors in group settings to pinpoint helpful adult strategies. Objectives: Label helpful coaching techniques to use the moment an aggressive act occurs, and list helpful resources on toddler aggression to share with other caregivers.