Biting: Child
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Potty Trained 2 Yr Old Suddenly Refusing to Use the Potty/biting Self
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on April 30, 2010
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2 things.
My daughter is just 2. She potty trained herself. She just decided and watched her older sibling and did it all on her own. She's even dry through her naps ...
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- The earlier a child potty trains, the more likely she is to regress at some future point. I believe it's because the permanence of those "big-girl" demands hits her, a...
- It sounds like something is upsetting her and it is manifesting itself in these behaviors. She is too young to be able to articulate to you what is going on, so it sh...
- Hi S., What has happened lately to make your daughter feel stress? It may be something you do not see as stressful, but is to her. Her behaviors sound like stress...
Seeking Advice for Toddler!!!
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on July 15, 2008
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My son is 21 months old and is a wild littleman!!! I am having a problem with him being a biter. I have tried alot of things like correcting him, scolding, biting back...
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- Dear Mommy of One, You are not the only one with a biter! Lots of children bite for many reasons. Do you have "chew toys"? Just like every living thing with ...
- A lot of toddlers bite......it is their way of exploring their enviroment. But i can totally understnad the frustration for you. Is he talking yet.....that is pretty f...
- A nurse neighbor of mine recommended giving the biting child a tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar. It is like washing their mouths out w/ soap & water, only it won't upset the...
Fingers in Mouth
Asked by B.W. from Tampa
on January 27, 2008
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My son has been off the Binky for 3 yrs. Never sucked his fingers. Lately he has been putting his fingers in his mouth. He is not sucking on them or biting, he just pu...
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- I am An Independent distributor for Therapeutic Essential oils. I have an oils that would work Called "Clove" It's all natural no chemicals grade a CLOVE. This May ...
- If you are going to try to put something on his fingers so he doesn't put them in the mouth. I wouldn't use hot sauce. Try something like vinegar. It smells bad, ta...
- Hi I'm a pediatrician and youre not alone in this. I get the same problem very often in my office.This is just a phase kids go thru kind of a way to liberate som anxie...
1Y/o Poking Others Eyes!
Asked by L.H. from Chicago
on August 9, 2009
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My darling little boy for months now will poke you in the eyes. He sticks his fingers in your ears, nose, and mouth. He sticks his fingers in the dog's nose and mouth ...
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- I think it is pretty normal at this age to do this. They are just curious. My son and daughter both think its funny when they put there fingers in our mouths and we "b...
- L., My son does this, too. Now that he's older he says the name of the body part as he does it. I remember once in church he was trying to pluck my eyelashes, natur...
- This is totally normal. I wouldn't bite the fingers for fear that he might think that is acceptable behavior and start biting. No need to open that can of worms...al...
I Work at a Daycare, My Daughter Goes There as Well. She Is Getting Bit on A
Asked by S. from Phoenix
on March 24, 2007
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weekly basis sometimes more than once a week. THere are no incident reports being written up or reprocusions being taken for the child or children in the room that are...
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- Someone wrote to file with the state. I say Yes. My girlfriend works for CPS and if a complaint is made then they will go check it out. The director nto seeing it as a...
- I think you should call the BBB
- Wow, seems like she is tto lazy to deal with doing her job. I'm sure filing a report is required. Even the health club I belong to, there child center filed a report...
Is This Normal?
Asked by M.J. from Harrisburg
on January 25, 2011
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Well recently my daughter ( almost 2 ) has started slapping herself in the face or biting her hand when she gets mad and doesn't get what she wants. This is my first c...
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- I think so... I recall doing that myself as a very young child and I've seen other children do it in a sudden fit of anger or frustration. I would ignore the behavio...
- Hi, Mom: Sit down and talk with her about the activity that she is doing to herself. Just a thought. D.
- When she does this try to distract her. I think it will pass. Just do not gi e into her demands. If she knows this bothers you, she will continue to do it. Hang in.
UGH...I Have a Biter and Need to Figure Out Who...
Asked by S.M. from Kansas City
on August 27, 2011
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I haven't had a true biter in years. I say true because all toddlers will bite once or twice or not at all. A true biter will repeat that several times in a short pe...
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- Maybe he bit himself? That being said in any daycare/pre school situation I have ever been in you do not disclose to the parent who the biter is...I mean honestly, w...
- Maybe every time she mentions it turn it around on her, saying IF only he would be more verbal and let us know, if only he COULD remember, HMM I wonder if he feels ...
- I had the same issue in my toddler class this little boys grandma would tell me on almost a daily basis he was bitten but he never cried and was the sweetest little th...
Ran Out of Treats and Gave My Kids Special K Protein Cereal Bars, Bad?
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on December 15, 2011
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My husband got a little miffed about this. He said that its bad for them. I dont think so and it was just because there regular snacks and treats were gone, due to me ...
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- If you were "pushing" high protein food at them constantly every day... then yeah.. I could see his point. But cutting up 2 bars and letting the three of them have a ...
- Of course not. I don't understand why that bothers your husband. He needs to mellow out.
- I would rather give them the protein CEREAL bars than crackers... tell him to be quiet!
Hi My Name Is Mommy and My Daughter Is a BITER :(
Asked by N.B. from Houston
on October 8, 2010
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My daughter within the past few months has started biting. Today my sitter called to let me know that she bit again this time she broke the skin. I've tried both appro...
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- I have always had a hard time understanding why kids bite. When I was younger I worked in day care and had several kids bite when they didnt get their way or wanted an...
- When my daughter was about 18 mo old and she started biting I bopped her in her mouth with my pointer finger a little firm, and told her you don't bite! I think the bo...
- Depending on how old she is, your response would be different at different ages. I would not recommend spanking at any age because it only teaches the child that it's ...
My Son Bites at daycare...how Do I Get Him to Stop?
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on May 31, 2007
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My one year old has developed a bad habit of biting the other kids and teachers at daycare. We work with him at home and when he tries to bite us, we take him and put...
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- This advice is coming from the Mom of two former biters. First, your daycare needs to take a more active role than just "getting concerned". They should have a pla...
- There is a lot of good advise already on this post...I just wanted to add that if you have a very young child biting...sometimes it is because they cannot voice their ...
- Hi! I dissagree that it it ever okay to bite your child back since you are only teaching them that biting is okay-sometimes. (Like when a parent bites a child.) This w...
