Your Toddler This Month

Thursday, November 5, 2020
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There Is Life Beyond Biting, Kicking, and Scratching Yikes! Trying to figure out a toddler that bites can be tricky. If you think you are going to be kicked off the playground or not invited back to play group, fear not -- this is just another phase. http://children.webmd.com/guide/biting-overview While this is not ideal behavior, it is completely normal and a part of your child's natural emotional development. And I must say, I get where they're coming from. Imagine how you'd feel if someone tried to take your favorite toy -- I'd probably want to bite, too! Whether it is biting, hitting, or scratching, we've all witnessed these little unpleasant outbursts. Toddlers (not to mention frazzled parents) get frustrated easily and don't know how to express themselves. It often seems this behavior flares when in public settings where their social skills are being put to the test. They have not quite mastered the idea of sharing, or perhaps it is the divided attention in a public setting, like school, that upsets them. Try not to view your child's bad behavior as a reflection of your parenting skills. Remember that whatever the stimulus may be, your little one is still learning how to deal with new emotions in all sorts of new settings. Here are some tips that may help keep your little biter at bay. 1. Consistency. Be consistent when correcting your toddler. No need for lengthy explanations as to why biting is bad behavior. Be straight and to the point, "No biting", "Biting hurts", etc. 2. Proactive. Be proactive in letting your preschool or caregivers know how you are working to correct these behaviors. It is a good idea to make sure you are on the same page, so the same corrective measures are being taken. Reinforcement is the key. 3. Prevention. If there are certain situations that you know will trigger biting from your toddler. For example, having to share their favorite toy, you can try and prevent these little outbursts by keeping the favorite toy in a special place during play dates. Try and curtail the situation before it happens. Next Month: Discipline Tactics That Work Toddler Tips •  Don't be embarrassed if your child is the biter. Next week, it will be someone else's child. •  Kids bite because they a) are not born with social skills and b) express themselves physically when they don't have enough words to express themselves. •  Most biting happens at predictable times -- when a child wants a toy or seeks attention. So most biting events are also preventable if a parent or childcare provider watches the biter of the week closely. Parenting Tips •  10 Common Illnesses: Get the Facts •  Reigniting Romance With Your Partner •  Is Your Toddler's Development on Track? •  Nutrition Guidelines for Your Toddler Connect •  Parenting 1-Year-Olds Community •  Parenting 2-Year-Olds Community •  Children's Health Center •  Raising Fit Kids Home  |  Conditions A to Z  |  Community  |   Parenting Don't miss an issue of this newsletter. Add WebMD to your email's safe sender list -- get instructions here. You are subscribed as asaislam93.parent@blogger.com. To unsubscribe from this email, or manage your individual email/newsletter preferences, click here. Please note that you may be asked to sign in to your account. To unsubscribe from all emails from WebMD, click here. WebMD Privacy Policy WebMD Office of Privacy 1201 Peachtree Street, NE 400 Colony Square, Suite 2100, Atlanta, GA 30361 © 2020 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.