Stopping A Toddler From Biting Can Be A 'Witch'
Toddler biting can be embarrassing and frustrating. But there are solutions that really work. Here are some strategies that worked with my boys. If you need more, you can get even more tested parenting strategies at ParentingAdviceThatWorks.info
OK, so the witch pun was a bit much, but the sentiment is not lost on any parent that is dealing with this problem. Getting children to stop biting can be very difficult and extremely frustrating!
But don't worry! First - you will get through this. Second - you are not alone! I have been there and I am looking forward to offering what I have learned over the years and with my 4 boys.
For more information and parenting strategies that really work - not just on biting, but on yelling, kicking, tantrums, and much more, you should check out ParentingAdviceThatWorks.info.
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Stop Toddler Biting Without Biting Them Back
Surely someone has told you to just bite your child back...but really?
If you have experienced toddlers biting then I am sure you have heard the advice, 'Just bite them back!' I heard that so many times it made me sick! Seriously, I do not want to bite my child. I do not want to teach him that biting harder or by a bigger person is the solution. There has to be a better way, right?Toddlers Biting - Could Be A Symptom
Your child is not going to be able to tell you adequately why they bit someone - not unless the biting happened in a much older child. But we are talking about toddlers. Don't bother asking them why they did it. There is no good answer here. Be a detective! Here are just a few possible reasons:
- They wanted a toy
- They got hurt by someone
- They wanted attention
Now - this is by no means an exhaustive list of reasons - it is to get you thinking. Understanding the motivation will help you know what areas you need to teach your child.
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The Cause of Toddler Biting...Find it and Focus There
Once you get an idea of the reason your child is taking a chunk out of someone else (sorry - biting), then you can work on giving him or her the skills needed to make biting unnecessary.In each situation, start giving your child words to use to express their feelings. Give them a way of getting their anger out without biting. It can't be your words - it needs to be toddler words.
Quick Tip
First off - all children are different, so don't stress out too much on this one. However, if you feel your child is gaining vocabulary or speech skills a bit slowly, then you may want to consider a quick local screening for speech delay. With the right resources your child can catch up before school starts and be WAY better off! Mine sure was (he was a biter and had a speech delay - now he reads a grade level above his current grade)
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Talk Is Cheap - Start Teaching Your Biters
It would be nice to just give verbal instructions and have it work out, right? Not so much with most children. You need to get down to their level and teach in their words.Give them a chance to practice over and over again. Show them that your method works. Do NOT let them get what they want when they bite. That only encourages the behavior.
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