So, have you heard the solid advice (sarcasm there) that biting your child back will get them to stop biting you? Well, to end toddler biting, you are going to have to find something else. I heard that advice so much that I wanted to throw up. It wasn't what I wanted to teach him - so I looked for a better way.
Toddler Biting - It could be a symptom of something else going on with your child. Unfortunately the toddler will be unable to express to you what it is that is motivating the behavior. You are going to have to try and figure it out on your own! Here are a few places you may want to start:
* They wanted a toy.
* They got hurt by someone
* They were seeking the attention of a loved one.
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.
Remain Focused - The Cause Needs To Be The Focus
By understanding the why of the biting you can better approach your child with a solution. If they wanted a toy - does your child have a way of communicating that? Do they have words to use or are they frustrated because they have no idea how to ask? If other children the same age are using words to ask, 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)
Parenting = Teaching NOT Talking
This is a child we are talking about. You could talk until you are blue in the face and things would not necessary change. Teach your child what is expected. 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.
Be Supportive Of Positive Behaviors
Help your child succeed by getting involved and watching to make sure they are not getting too worked up in any situation. Help them practice what you taught them and if they are getting frustrated, change the setting or the game. This is where active and involved parents can make a world of difference. - 30224
Toddler Biting - It could be a symptom of something else going on with your child. Unfortunately the toddler will be unable to express to you what it is that is motivating the behavior. You are going to have to try and figure it out on your own! Here are a few places you may want to start:
* They wanted a toy.
* They got hurt by someone
* They were seeking the attention of a loved one.
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.
Remain Focused - The Cause Needs To Be The Focus
By understanding the why of the biting you can better approach your child with a solution. If they wanted a toy - does your child have a way of communicating that? Do they have words to use or are they frustrated because they have no idea how to ask? If other children the same age are using words to ask, 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)
Parenting = Teaching NOT Talking
This is a child we are talking about. You could talk until you are blue in the face and things would not necessary change. Teach your child what is expected. 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.
Be Supportive Of Positive Behaviors
Help your child succeed by getting involved and watching to make sure they are not getting too worked up in any situation. Help them practice what you taught them and if they are getting frustrated, change the setting or the game. This is where active and involved parents can make a world of difference. - 30224
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End Stop Toddlers Biting has to stop. You need to not only get involved, but you need to teach them. For strategies on doing that, you can go learn more at Stop End Stop Toddlers Biting
