Biting adults or other children is a common behavior
in most toddlers and increases when a child is
tired or frustrated. It is important to not overreact
when it occurs, instead treatment consists of
teaching your child that it is not acceptable
behavior.
Some steps to take when your child bites include:
Immediately look him in the eye and give
him a loud and firm 'NO.' You may also move
him to another area for a time out. Let him
know that it is never all right to bite another
person because it hurts.
Supervise your child closely when he is with
other children, so that you can distract
him or interrupt any behavior that may lead
to biting.
It is important to not overreact and never
bite your child back. Biting him back or
physical punishment will just reinforce that
it is okay to hurt others.
Give him lots of praise when he controls
himself and doesn't bite.
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