How Do You Teach Children Not To Bite?
When children bite, parents feel very concerned and often don’t know how to stop the behavior. It helps to know why children bite and then use this information to deal with the problem. Please remember that this is a common problem. Understand that the reason behind biting often differs with the age of the child. Infants bite to “taste” and because there is something there to bite. They could be teething. Toddlers often bite out of frustration and to get negative attention. Respond promptly if your child starts biting. Stoop or kneel at the child’s level and hold them firmly by the shoulders. Say firmly, “No. You cannot bite. Biting hurts.” Turn away to focus on the victim. Do not give attention for the behavior. A firm, disapproving voice and consistently used words gets the message across. Keep an eye on the child to see if the behavior is repeated. If there is even an attempt to bite, step in and handle this just the same as if the child had actually bitten. Explain to a toddler in
