Younger toddlers, on the other hand, aren't able to identify their feelings yet. To cut back on biting incidents, stay consistent in enforcing the "no biting" rule at all times, and plan ahead to try to avoid situations where your toddler may be triggered. Demystify biting.Talk a...
Aggression (hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) usuallypeaks around age two, a time when toddlers have very strong feelings but are not yet able to use language effectively to express themselves. ... They are just beginning to develop empathy—the ability to understand how others feel. Why is m...
Ouch! Biting is a common behavior among toddlers and preschoolers, who often have strong feelings and limited language ability. Get some tips on dealing with biting.
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Reinforcing good behaviorswith positive consequences can encourage your toddler to stop hitting. Catch your child being good. Watch out for times when your child is engaging in a behavior you want to see and praise them when you see it. This will reinforce the behavior and make it more likely...
I started biting my nails at around age 3. I used to suck 2 fingers as a toddler, then presumably when I stopped doing that I just moved to nibbling on my finger nails. Grim, yes I know. But lots of people do it. In fact, 20-30% of people do it, with 45% of teenagers. ...
Does your child become aggressive during a meltdown—hitting, kicking, biting, or throwing things? Stop them immediately and remove them from the situation. Make it clear that while their feelings are OK, hurting others or themselves is not. Think: "It's OK to be angry at me, but it's...
Tell your toddler spitting is unacceptable Avoid the urge to give a lengthy lecture or scold your child endlessly. A quick, simple reminder that “spitting is gross,” or “spitting is inappropriate,” is all you need. Send a clear message that says, “Spit is for chewing.” If your chil...
4. Stop your toddler from hitting or biting If your toddler hits, kicks, or bites you during a tantrum, you should address it clearly but with empathy. Try a strategy called“connection, then correction.”This may be as simple as putting a hand over theirs and saying, “I can ...