BITING
Most biting episodes occur between the ages of 13 and 30 months. During this stage, children are not able to verbalize their feelings. They react to stimulus differently.
Biting can be a reaction for extreme stress and is not a cause for concern. By the age three, the child should be able to handle aggressive behavior.
Emphasize to your child that biting is prohibited. Explain in a way he or she understands, that biting can cause pain. Never laugh when your child bites. Instead calmly point out that such behavior is inappropriate. If biting occur, do not overreact and quickly pull your child away from the scene. Give him or her a time out and make sure that the behavior is not rewarded. Do not punish the child with another aggressive behavior, such as hitting your child or biting back.
Model appropriate behavior at home. teach your child how to express himself. Praise him or her or use reward system ( star or a sticker) to reinforce appropriate behavior. If biting occurs repeatedly despite behavioral adjustment measures, discuss with your prdiatrician or developmental specialist.
