Getting Toddlers Biting Under Control

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.

Toddlers Biting - It may be more than it appears. With toddlers it is hard to know exactly why they do what they do. But as a parent, that is your job - to figure it out! So put on your detective hat and get to work. Here are a few reasons that your child may be biting others:

• They wanted a toy.
• They got hurt by someone
• They felt neglected and needed some one-on-one time with someone.

The list above is just a starter so don't get lazy. You have to figure it out for your own child. You need to know what motivates them to do the biting. It will go a long way in helping them stop.

Stay Focused On the Cause

The motivation is key. For example, if your child is biting someone for a toy, is it because they do not have the words to ask for the toy properly? If that is the case, you should consider talking to an expert locally that can help you see if their is a language delay . With early intervention you and your child can be much better off.

Talking Isn't Enough - You Need To Teach

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.

Encourage Positive Behaviors

Be aware of what your child does well. Make sure that you can see the signs of a biting about to happen. When you see it happening, intervene. Get them to do something else or remove them from the situation. Stopping a biting is much easier if you can catch it prior to the initial speedy lunge!

Toddlers Biting has to end. You need to not only get involved, but you need to teach them.

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